Swallowdale

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To some, Arthur Ransome's Swallowdale is the epitome of a simpler time. However, I found the book to be idyllic and unrealistic. The simpleminded, childish characters make the novel feel like Family Circus, a relic of long gone age.

The book has no real plot and completely lacks character development/5. Swallowdale (originally published in ) is the second title in the series. It follows the Walker family and friends through a shipwreck, a camp on the mainland, a secret valley and cave, and a /5(). Swallowdale is a real book Even better than Swallows and Amazons, Time and Tide.

Synopsis. John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake for another summer camping on their island with their old allies, Nancy and Peggy, otherwise known as the Amazon pirates. But immediately disaster strikes when the Swallows find themselves marooned /5(). Swallowdale by Arthur Ransome,available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide/5(K).

This is a sequel to Ransome's children's adventure book "Swallows and Amazons." And Swallowdale is just as good, if not better than the first volume. It is another captivating book full of adventures. This time, the Swallows and the Amazons (two groups of children with sailing ships spending their summer holidays at a lake in England) are /5(46).

Swallowdale [Swallows and Amazons #2] Author: Ransome, Arthur named after the title of the first book in the series and set between the two World Wars. The twelve books involve adventures by groups Swallowdale book children, almost all during the school holidays and mostly in England, but including four sailing trips that go outside England.

Swallowdale (originally published in ) is the second title in Arthur Ransome's classic series for children, for grownups, for anyone captivated by the world of adventure and imagination.

It follows the Walker family and friends through a shipwreck, a camp on the mainland, a secret valley and cave, and a thrilling mountain hike. This is a sequel to Ransome's children's adventure book "Swallows and Amazons." And Swallowdale is just as good, if not better than the first volume.

It is another captivating book full of adventures. This time, the Swallows and the Amazons (two groups of children with sailing ships spending their summer holidays at a lake in England) are /5(). Swallowdale is quite an achievement. It's a book where nothing, really, happens - and yet even young readers learn to be caught and held by the richness of its sensual detail.

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Swallowdale Free shipping over $/5(1). Swallowdale is the second book in the Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur was published in In this book, camping in the hills and moorland country around Ransome's Lake in the North features much more prominently and there is less sailing.

A significant new character, Maria Turner, the Blacketts' Great Aunt, is introduced. There's a reason Swallowdale is a classic. It's a very well written book. It's one of those novels where nothing happens on a grand scale - afterwards, you wonder what the plot was - and then you realise the difference between having a plot and telling a good story/5(16).

“Half-way up,” said Nancy. “It’s a fine place for a camp, just above the tree level. You see the whole thing is this.

The great-aunt is going to-morrow, so we can come and join the camp at Swallowdale ” “Good,” said John. “Wait a minute,” said Nancy.

“There’s something else. Swallow is nearly finished.4/5(32). Swallowdale is the second book in the Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome. It was published in and set in 28 July - 13 August In this book, camping in the hills around the Lake features much more prominently and there is less sailing.

Swallowdale is a real book Even better than Swallows and Amazons * Time and Tide * There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating * Times Literary Supplement * Quite an achievement * The Guardian * Read more.

Get this from a library. Swallowdale. [Arthur Ransome] -- The four Swallows John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake full of plans to go sailing, camping, and fishing. They also can't wait to meet up with Amazons Nancy and Peggy.

But when the Swallow. Swallowdale (originally published in ) is the second title in the series. It follows the Walker family and friends through a shipwreck, a camp on the mainland, a secret valley and cave, and a thrilling mountain hike.4/4(3). Swallowdale (Book 2) # Our Price: $ Retail: $ Save: % ($) In Stock.

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