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Arthur Ransome

    January 18, 1884 – June 3, 1967

    Arthur Ransome is celebrated for his captivating adventure novels, particularly the beloved series that follows the escapades of children on the water. His writing masterfully blends realistic details of sailing and outdoor life with imaginative storytelling. Through vivid depictions of youthful independence and resourcefulness, Ransome invites readers into worlds where nature inspires exploration and enduring friendships are forged.

    Arthur Ransome
    Winter Holiday
    Great Northern?
    The Picts and the Martyrs
    We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea
    Swallowdale
    Pigeon Post
    • Pigeon Post

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.7(256)Add rating

      A group of children spend their summer holidays on a goldmining adventure.

      Pigeon Post
    • Swallowdale

      • 640 pages
      • 23 hours of reading
      4.7(1246)Add rating

      'Ahoy! Ahoy! Swallows! Ahoy!' Have you ever sailed in a boat or built a camp? Have you caught trout and cooked it yourself? The four Swallows, John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake full of such plans and they can't wait to meet up with Nancy and Peggy, the Amazon Pirates.

      Swallowdale
    • While on vacation in East Anglia, four children, whose previous sailing experience is limited to dinghies, accidentally drift out to the North Sea after the rising tide causes their cutter to drag anchor.

      We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea
    • The Picts and the Martyrs

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.5(262)Add rating

      Another saga of the Swallows and Amazons. A happy holiday planned by the children is spoiled by the arrival of the Great Aunt.

      The Picts and the Martyrs
    • Great Northern?

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.4(148)Add rating

      Tells of the adventures of two sets of children as they holiday in the Lake District.

      Great Northern?
    • Winter Holiday

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.3(2339)Add rating

      Nothing except a polar expedition full of mountain rescues, blizzards, igloos, ice saling, illness and heroic work amidst the fozen wastes. For Dick and Dorothea newcomers to the lake, meeting up with the Swallows and Amazons prove to be adventure.

      Winter Holiday
    • 'Why do they call him Black Jake? Is it because of his hair?' Titty asked. 'Because of his heart' said Peter Duck. The Swallows and Amazons, as well as Captain Flint and the ancient able seaman Peter Duck, set sail on the Wild Cat bound for the Channel.

      Peter Duck
    • Secret Water

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.2(1755)Add rating

      'A magnificent exploring adventure.' - The Times Literary Supplement.

      Secret Water