Dark at teatime and sleeping indoors: nothing ever happens in the winter holidays.'Nothing - except a polar expedition, full of mountain rescues, blizzards, igloos, ice sailing and heroic work amidst the frozen wastes. Winter Holiday 'Well,' said Nancy, 'You know what it's like. But immediately disaster strikes when the Swallows find themselves marooned ashore by the shipwreck of their boat. Swallowdale John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake for another summer camping on their island with their old allies, Nancy and Peggy, otherwise known as the Amazon pirates.

Peter Duck The Swallows and Amazons are sailing with Nancy and Peggy's Uncle Jim (better known as Captain Flint) when their hired deckhand tells them a tale of his younger days - a tale to set pulses racing and hopes shooting sky high. The Swallows and Amazons decide to battle it out, and so begins a summer of unforgettable discoveries and incredible adventures. But their days are disturbed by the Blackett sisters, the fierce Amazon pirates.

There they camp under open skies, swim in clear water and go fishing for their dinner. Description:- swallows and amazons The Walker children - also known as Captain John, Mate Susan, Able-Seaman Titty, and Ship's Boy Roger - set sail on the Swallow and head for Wild Cat Island. Arthur ransome vintage childrens classics collection 6 books set includes titles in this set:- Winter Holiday, Peter Duck, Swallows and Amazons, Swallowdale, Coot Club, Pigeon Post.

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