• Swallowdale

  • Swallows and Amazons Series, Book 2
  • By: Arthur Ransome
  • Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
  • Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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Swallowdale

By: Arthur Ransome
Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
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Publisher's summary

For anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published over a half-century ago, the twelve books are still eagerly read by children and adults alike – by all those captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Such longevity is not only due to Ransome’s unparalleled gift of storytelling, but also his championing of qualities such as independence and initiative; virtues that appeal to every generation, whether young or old. Swallowdale (originally published in 1931) is the second title in Arthur Ransome's classic 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.

Arthur Ransome was a prolific writer of children's books. Born in Leeds in 1884, it was his father, a nature-loving history professor, who inspired his love of the outdoors and nurtured a passion for fishing. As a child he enjoyed active, outdoor holidays: sailing, camping and exploring the countryside. He used many of these holiday settings for his children's stories, notably the much-loved Swallows and Amazons, a book that sits comfortably in the category of ‘timeless classic’. In 1936 he won the first ever Carnegie Medal for the sixth book in the Swallows & Amazons series, Pigeon Post.

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Critic reviews

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

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Lunchtime delight

We are loving the Swallows and Amazons Series! We home school and listen most lunch times, sorry when the chapter and lunch are finished. Excites the imagination!!

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