Swallows & Amazons - Hardcover

Ransome, Arthur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1468306618 ISBN 13: 9781468306613

Publisher: Overlook Press, 2013

Synopsis

This deluxe hardcover edition of Arthur Ransome's charming tale will find a treasured spot in many home libraries as well as transport children to a real-life Neverland, a fantastical place where they can roam freely without an adult in sight.

About this title

Review:

Arthur Ransome was a prolific writer of children's books. Born in Leeds in 1884, it was his father, a nature-loving history professor, who inspired his love of the outdoors and nurtured a passion for fishing. As a child he enjoyed active, outdoor holidays: sailing, camping and exploring the countryside. He used many of these holiday settings for his children's stories, notably the much loved Swallows and Amazons, a book that sits comfortably in the category of "timeless classic" and remains one of his most popular titles for young people.

It is the wholesome story of four young children, John, Susan, Titty and Roger, who set out in their boat (the Swallow of the title) to an island of adventure. All seems well until they encounter their enemy. At first they are angry at the invasion of their peaceful haven by these Amazon pirates, Nancy and Peggy, who claim ownership of the land. But in time a truce is called and the Swallows and Amazons become firm friends. Camping under open skies, swimming in clear water, fishing, exploring and making discoveries is the stuff of dreams which serves to make this so charming a tale. The author manages to capture the innocence of a time when all this was real and possible. Swallows and Amazons will transport children to a fantastical place where they can play safely and roam freely, without an adult in sight.

Review:

"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"

"A most enjoyable tale... A book for almost any age."--"New York Times Book Review"
"A master storyteller, sympathetically in touch with real children and their interests, has created plots which are eminently plausible and unexpected."--"Sunday Times," in an article listing "Swallows & Amazons" among the "99 Best Books for Children"
"A 'white-knuckle-ride action adventure' that could capture the imagination of the Harry Potter generation."--"The Guardian"

"A most enjoyable tale A book for almost any age."--"New York Times Book Review"
"A master storyteller, sympathetically in touch with real children and their interests, has created plots which are eminently plausible and unexpected."--"Sunday Times," in an article listing "Swallows & Amazons" among the "99 Best Books for Children"
"A white-knuckle-ride action adventure' that could capture the imagination of the Harry Potter generation."--"The Guardian""

About this edition

• Publisher: Overlook Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1468306618
• ISBN 13: 9781468306613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 374