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Swallows and Amazons (Hardcover)

by Arthur Ransome (Author)
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Alex Jennings performs this beloved classic of English children's literature in splendid fashion. His shaded character portrayals and enthusiastic narration make it clear that he loves the book. Published in 1930, Swallows and Amazons is about six children who sail, camp, and find timeless adventure during a holiday in England's Lake District. It is a literate book full of magic for children and adults, which Jennings's reading amplifies. The many characters are distinct individuals--from the Australian mom to a neighboring farm wife to serious older siblings and the head-over-heels enthusiastic younger kids. Jennings's pace quickens when the sailboat battles occur and relaxes when the children collapse around the fire. Listening, we lose ourselves in the golden days. Let's hope that BBC Audiobooks plans to produce the entire series. A.C.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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“He makes a tale of adventure a handbook to adventure.” –Observer

“There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating.” –TLS


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5.0 out of 5 stars An eleven year olds review of Swallows and Amazons, Aug 4 2007
By Annie Collins (Hills B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Swallows And Amazons (Paperback)
This is by far the best book I have ever read! Whenever I read this book (and I must have read it at least five times) I feel like I am in the Lake District sailing with the Swallows and Amazons. This book is adventurous, fun and exciting. This book is wonderful!
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5.0 out of 5 stars swallows and amazons unite, Feb 11 2005
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This review is from: Swallows And Amazons (Paperback)
When I was a child in Canada, I used the semaphore language to write Arthur Ransome to tell him how much we enjoyed his books. Much later, he responded in the same vein. I loved all the books but hated it when I finished them. However, we made up all sorts of new stories with the same characters. Imagine my delight when I met an English man who also loved these books. We have been married for over 40 years, have been sailing, camping and messing around in boats all that time and have been involved in a catamaran company for the last ten years. Our grandchildren will soon be old enough to enjoy the Ransome world as well and we will get to enjoy the journey again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ramsome's ageless children's masterpiece, Dec 4 2001
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In a lifetime of reading, I don't believe I have ever found a book that I loved as much as I did (and do) SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS and the other books of Arthur Ransome. Set in The English Lake district between the wars, the books tell of the adventures of a group of children unbound by parental restrictions, something totally unheard of in my world. These fortunate children, with whom the reader immediately identifies, are allowed to sail the English lakes alone and to enjoy the carefree and innocent adventures that were possible in this world. The only writer who comss close to Ransome in my experience is the late Iris Murdoch, but of course Ransome is a children's writer and in that he cannot be surpassed. I discovered the books at about 10 years of age but was grown before I realized that other people had read them too and loved them as much as I had. I think these books are the best literary companions I can think of for the older child.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ramsome's ageless children's masterpiece
In a lifetime of reading, I don't believe I have ever found a book that I loved as much as I did (and do) SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS and the other books of Arthur Ransome. Read more
Published on Dec 4 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars sailing in wild waters (well almost)
I read this book to my younger sister, she didn't think much of it, but I loved. This is about 4 children who decide to spend the summer on an island. Read more
Published on Nov 1 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars sailing in wild waters (well almost)
I read this book to my younger sister, she didn't think much of it, but I loved. This is about 4 children who decide to spend the summer on an island. Read more
Published on Nov 1 2001 by Pete Benson

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book
Swollows and Amazons is the best and my favorite book. I recommend this book to people from 1-100. This is a very good book!!!
Published on May 24 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars It is never too late to read great children's books
"Who would wave a flag to be rescued if they had a desert island of their own? That was the thing that spoilt *Robinson Crusoe*. In the end he came home. Read more
Published on April 27 2001 by Jean-Francois Virey

5.0 out of 5 stars 12 years later, I still love them.
When I was eight, I was a book worm. I am ashamed to say, however, that I wasn't reading exaclty the most edifying books around. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2001 by Erik Nielsen

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless evocation of the way things were
Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" is the first in a classic series of children's stories that will appeal to readers of all ages. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2000 by Steve Benner

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Believe all the great things you hear about this whole series...they are truly wonderful books. I read Swallows and Amazons a few years ago when I was about 33 and have since read... Read more
Published on Nov 30 2000 by Kelly Marine Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for children
Swallows and Amazons Forever!! Hear Hear! I first read this delightful series as a sixty-something woman who's always loved the outdoors. Read more
Published on Nov 8 2000 by Joan A. Mayerle

5.0 out of 5 stars Swallows & Amazons
When I was a young lad of about 10 or 11 years I was introducedto the collection of books by Arthur Ransome featuring the Swallows& Amazons. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2000 by Ted Harvey

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