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"(This) story is the best kind of adventure story. . . Every step is possible, and everyone is transmuted into romance by deliberate purpose. Nothing that the children do is beyond the reach of a group provided that winter, a frozen lake and mumps connive to perfect adventure." ( Observer)

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Amazing

I love these stories. They are so lively with so much spirit. Love them so much.

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Amazon reading of a great adventure!

We love listening to this for our Morning Time in homeschool this winter. :) Amazing reader! Excellent.

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Another great book by Arthur Ransome

Would you try another book from Arthur Ransome and/or Alison Larkin?

Yes, I plan to 'read' them all

Who was your favorite character and why?

Capt Flint as always is easy going and very tolerant/protective of all of the children.

Did Alison Larkin do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, but I was disappointed the the 'whispering' parts as the volume had to be increased to understand these parts.

Could you see Winter Holiday being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Probably not. The whole attitude regarding children running free and not truly getting into trouble or worse just doesn't work today

Any additional comments?

I was skeptical at first as the other books have a nautical theme and this one was winter/ice/snow. Was good just the same.