Swallowdale

Swallows and Amazons Series

By: Arthur Ransome

Narrated by: Alison Larkin

Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

For anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published in the UK over a half century ago, these books are still eagerly read by children, despite their length and their decidedly British protagonists.

We attribute their success to two facts: first, Ransome is a great storyteller and, second, he clearly writes from first-hand experience. Independence and initiative are qualities any child can understand, and every volume in this collection celebrates these virtues.

Swallowdale (originally published in 1931) 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.

All 12 novels in the Swallows and Amazons series have been brought to life in the US in print by David R. Godine, Publisher.

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©2010 Arthur Ransome (P)2008 Audible, Inc.

Excellent for everyone

Our whole family (children aged 4, 7, 9)enjoyed the second installment of the adventures of the Swallows and Amazons! I love the freedom the children have and the skills they learn as they work together.

I loved it!

I loved listening to the second book in Arthur Ransome’s series, but my kids seemed less then enthused. Not that the story wasn’t exciting!

Performance was excellent!

Excellent Narration

These stories are superb! I'm just discovering this series by Arthur Ransome, and thoroughly enjoying the stories.

The narration by Alison Larkin is excellent. She really brings the stories to life and does the different character voices very well.

Overall, I highly recommend this series. I'm listening my way through them.

Wonderful old book.

I disagree with people that insist that old books need to have certain words purged due to the fact that we no longer use them. They are appropriate to the time that the book was written, and we should all be able to understand that. I want to be able to read these old books as they were written, not as they were edited by people that do not understand history, and the way language changes over time.

This is a great book!!!!!

I have Listend to this book many times and it is always interesting and fun. It’s a great book for all ages. Definitely read this book!!!

Swallowdale

A very pleasant book. Wonderful for people of all ages. It never gets old. BEST BOOK EVER. Very good literature and Allison Larkin does a great job. Once again, very pleasant and fun. I’ve gotten a British accent because I’ve listened to these books so much

Read with Enthusiasm and Accuracy

I didn't really care for the book "Swallows and Amazons" but my children LOVED it. So when they asked for the "next book" I was inwardly groaning at the prospect of reading another in the series. But then someone suggested an audio book and I came here and found Alison Larkin's narration. It is SO delightful. She reads with feeling, voices, and really knows how to keep my children engaged with the story. I almost feel like they love it better since it isn't Mommy reading it. I loved her performance so much I got the next two audio books in the series so my children can listen to them.

Swallowdale

Swallowdale is the best book ever I love it’s a awesome like awesome it’s my favorite book ever in the Entire world

This story is awesome!

Allison Larkin is very good at the narrative, each book is exciting, and has many surprises. Everyone with a taste for adventure and sleeping out in the wild in a tent should listen to this. Also for anyone who’s ever found a secret cave, caught huge trout, climbed a mountain or got lost in a fog.
As Titty said, it’s absolutely perfect. 😉
‘By mutual confidence and mutual aid, great deeds are done, and great discoveries made.’ 😊
-Ada C. G. with love to Titty 💜

Swallowdale

Swallowdale is my favorite book in the Swallows and Amazons series. This reading is well done. Enjoy!