Swallows and Amazons - Ransome, Arthur - paperback - Good
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Swallows and Amazons - Ransome, Arthur - paperback - Good
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9780879235734
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Godine Publisher, David R.
ISBN-10
087923573X
ISBN-13
9780879235734
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038516231
Product Key Features
Book Title
Swallows and Amazons
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Classics, Action & Adventure / General, Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities, Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Book Series
Swallows and Amazons Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
84-048803
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Clean and lively prose, with an earnest whimsy...The 12 books in the series are justly ranked as classics, standing with the children's stories of Kipling, Barrie and Grahame."-- The Telegraph "The author really does know how to write for children: in other words, he writes of what he himself delights in and so pleases without any effort both young and old."-- The Nation "This book is both silvery present and golden retrospect. All that is tedious and sullen and deceptive vanishes in its sunniness as clouds vanish in the tempered air of a summer day. . . We think that the book will last, too, from edition unto edition."-- Saturday Review "There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating."-- Times Literary Supplement "He makes a tale of adventure a handbook to adventure."-- The Observer "For those who regret the hemming-in of childhood, the Swallows and Amazons are free-range children to gladden the heart."-- The Wall Street Journal
Dewey Decimal
823.912
Synopsis
Friendship, resourcefulness, adventures Here's the classic tale of two families of children who band together against a common foe: an uncle who claims he's too busy for his nieces. The Walker children (John, Susan, Titty and Roger) are on school holiday in the Lake District and are sailing a borrowed catboat named "Swallow," when they meet the Blackett children (Nancy and Peggy), who sail the boat, "Amazon." The children camp together on Wild Cat Island where a plot is hatched against the Blackett's Uncle Jim who is too busy writing his memoirs to be disturbed. Fireworks--literally--ensue along with a dangerous contest, a run-in with houseboat burglars, and the theft of Uncle Jim's manuscript. How all this is resolved makes for an exciting and very satisfying story. Uncle Jim ends up apologizing for missing his nieces' adventures all summer--thankfully, readers won't miss a thing. Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters. Like the entire series that follows, this book is for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure and imagination, exploring and setting sail., Friendship, resourcefulness, adventures! Here's the classic tale of two families of children who band together against a common foe: an uncle who claims he's too busy for his nieces. The Walker children (John, Susan, Titty and Roger) are on school holiday in the Lake District and are sailing a borrowed catboat named "Swallow," when they meet the Blackett children (Nancy and Peggy), who sail the boat, "Amazon." The children camp together on Wild Cat Island where a plot is hatched against the Blackett's Uncle Jim who is too busy writing his memoirs to be disturbed. Fireworks--literally--ensue along with a dangerous contest, a run-in with houseboat burglars, and the theft of Uncle Jim's manuscript. How all this is resolved makes for an exciting and very satisfying story. Uncle Jim ends up apologizing for missing his nieces' adventures all summer--thankfully, readers won't miss a thing. Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters. Like the entire series that follows, this book is for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure and imagination, exploring and setting sail.
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Perfect condition
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- 2***j (34)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe item arrived was described as "good" condition when it could have been "like new". I was very impressed with it. Shipping was also very fast. Great seller!
- s***s (267)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent transaction. Great comms, excellent pricing; item's condition was better than advertised (used CD). CD was well packaged (very important for a fragile jewel case), and shipped in timely manner. Seller made this sale a positive experience. 5 Stars all the way!Crosby, Stills & Nash [Expanded & Remastered] (#156808807178)
- e***s (21)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe shipping was much more quick than I had expected so that was great! The packaging was very secure. The listing was exactly as described in the listing, and honestly in even better condition than what I had expected. The value for the listing was great!
- l***h (1081)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller, good communication, book was in like new condition better than described, carefully packaged and fast shipping with tracking.Twist-and-Turn Bargello Quilts (#156860624833)