In 12 books the Swallows and Amazons seriestells theadventures of a group of children. Set between the two World Wars, the stories revolve around outdoor activities, largely sailing. Most were set in the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads.
The Ds can't wait to go and stay with Nancy and Peggy in the Lake District ...More
Flat on his front, binoculars to his eyes, alone at dusk, Dick makes a rema...More
`So long,' called the harbourmaster. `Don't run into Missee Lee!' The Sw...More
It's great detective work that's needed now. Bill, Peter and Joe are falsel...More
`Let fly jib sheet! Slack away main! Fenders out!' Dick and Dorothea - ...More
`Barbecued billygoats!' Can you imagine finding gold? That's just what t...More
'You'll start with a blank map, that doesn't do more than show roughly what...More
'Like to spend a night in the Goblin?' The Swallows are staying on the S...More
For the Walker children, sailing the boat Swallow to an island for a campi...More
John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake for another summer camping ...More
'You know what it's like. Dark at teatime and sleeping indoors: nothing eve...More
`Why do they call him Black Jake? Is it because of his hair?' Titty asked. ...More