Swallows and Amazons

By: Arthur Ransome

Narrated by: Alison Larkin

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.

Swallows and Amazons, the book that started it all in 1930, introduces the Walker family, the camp on Wild Cat Island, the able-bodied catboat "Swallow", and the two intrepid Amazons, plucky Nancy and Peggy Blackett. (All 12 novels in the Swallows and Amazons series have been brought to life in the U.S. in print by David R. Godine, Publisher.)

Listen to more in the Swallows and Amazons series.©1994 Arthur Ransome (P)2008 Audible, Inc.

Love of sailing...

Loved this book , can't wait to share it with my grand daughters. Hopefully starting a fondness for Sailing as I have.

I love this book

I recommend this book to anyone who has a great heart.


- Nate Dallas-38 years old

Delightful fun for all ages

My grandson recommended that I listen to this series. I put it off, thinking it was "just for kids." Boy, was I wrong! It is a wonderful story, beautifully written and narrated. I can't wait to start the next one.

That’s so cute

This is a very well written story-I love the characters and the way the story turns out in the end-the narration is only okay in my opinion-I think this is a good LONG read or listen for youngers- I think the book was made for children 11 and under buts that’s only me-I hope you listen and love-FROM:ONE of SEVEN-

kids loved and are begging for next book in series

Kids loved and are begging for next book in series. It is read in a British voice. Easy to understand, and my kids have had practice, but a warning if it's a new accent for your family.