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In the mid‑twentieth century, a naval family leaves their home for a lakeside holiday in the north of England. Four children, ranging from seven to twelve, arrive with their mother and a baby sister, and quickly find themselves in a world of adventure when they borrow a 13‑ft sailboat, the ‘Swallow’, from a kind farmer. Settling on an island in the lake, they encounter two girls, later dubbed the ‘Amazons’, and together navigate realistic nautical and camping escapades. This book is the first installment in a series of twelve, celebrated as a classic of children’s fiction for its authentic portrayal of youth, friendship, and the joys of sailing.
First publish date: 1930
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Arthur Michell Ransome
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