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Swallows And Amazons

by Arthur Ransome
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Adventure on a deserted island with pirates.

Recommendation: "Swallows and Amazons" is a perfect book for young readers who crave adventure. The story of the children's camping trip on a deserted island, complete with a rival pirate crew and battles, will keep readers engaged and excited until the very end. The unique feature of this book is its ability to capture the essence of childhood curiosity and imagination, making it a great read for all ages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Swallows And Amazons

by Arthur Ransome
Compare to estimated retail price: S$13.57  

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ISBN: 9780099427339
Authors: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Red Fox
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 31227 readers)

Description

John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow, to a deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playing sailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds more excitement in store. Two fierce Amazon Pirates, Nancy and Peggy, challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliances ensues.
 

Adventure on a deserted island with pirates.

Recommendation: "Swallows and Amazons" is a perfect book for young readers who crave adventure. The story of the children's camping trip on a deserted island, complete with a rival pirate crew and battles, will keep readers engaged and excited until the very end. The unique feature of this book is its ability to capture the essence of childhood curiosity and imagination, making it a great read for all ages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.