Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome A master storyteller, sympathetically in touch with real children and their interests, has created characters who are accepted as friends by children everywhere, not to mention plots which are eminently plausible and unexpected. SUNDAY TIMES, in an article listing Swallows and Amazons among 99 Best Books for Children. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A master storyteller, sympathetically in touch with real children and their interests, has created characters who are accepted as friends by children everywhere, not to mention plots which are eminently plausible and unexpected. SUNDAY TIMES, in an article listing Swallows and Amazons among 99 Best Books for Children. Author Biography Arthur Ransome was born in Leeds in 1884 and went to school at Rugby. He was in Russia in 1917, and witnessed the Revolution, which he reported for the Manchester Guardian. After escaping to Scandinavia, he settled in the Lake District with his Russian wife where, in 1929, he wrote Swallows and Amazons. And so began a writing career which has produced some of the real childrens treasures of all time. In 1936 he won the first ever Carnegie Medal for his book, Pigeon Post. 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"""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" Kirkus UK Review Swallows and Amazons was the first in the adventures of Roger, John, Titty and Susan as they sailed their little boat in the Lake District and camped on Wildcat Island. In 1936, with the second title, Pigeon Post, Arthur Ransome became the first recipient of the Carnegie Medal. Even today the Swallows and Amazons series continues to be enjoyed by children for the whole series of Ransomes books are pure fun, innocence, adventure, excitement and fantasy. But it was his unerring gift for telling a good story, peopled with strong and credible characters, that has been the key to the books continued success. (10 yrs +) (Kirkus UK) Prizes Winner of V&A Illustration Awards 2013 (UK) Review Quote "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 From the Trade Paperback edition. Details ISBN022460631X Author Arthur Ransome Year 1982 ISBN-10 022460631X ISBN-13 9780224606318 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1982-04-15 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Death 1967 Media Book Edition New edition Language English Pages 384 Illustrations 1 Publisher Vintage Publishing Series Swallows and Amazons UK Release Date 1982-04-15 AU Release Date 1982-04-15 NZ Release Date 1982-04-15 Imprint Jonathan Cape Ltd Audience Age 9-11 Illustrator Quentin Blake Translator Humphrey Davies Birth 1969 Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Audience Children / Juvenile Alternative 9780099572794 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145059772;

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