Author:Arthur Ransome
For the Walker children, sailing the boat Swallow to an island for a camping trip is a fantastic adventure. But soon they find themselves under attack from the fierce pirates of the Amazon, Nancy and Peggy. And so begins the battles, alliances and discoveries in a summer like no other.
I absolutely loved this book as a boy…. The simple line drawings were just wonderful; they gave the feeling of wide open spaces and freedom.
—— Tony RossMy childhood simply would not have been the same without this book. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long in the imagination after the final page had been read
—— Markus SedgwickAll the thrills of Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe
—— Daily TelegraphThe very stuff of play
—— The GuardianThrilling not only to young readers fond of the sea, but also to older readers who remember how they enjoyed sea stories when they themselves were young
—— ScotsmanEnchanting and escapist
—— Sunday ExpressFull of charm . . . Don't let this one roll past
—— KirkusReaders will stand up and cheer
—— Publishers Weekly