Oooh, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, wondering if they would make it! How perfectly wonderful! I love this entire series so incredibly much. The brilliant writing, the endearing characters, the daring adventures! It is everything a book should be. So much love!!!

Growing up the Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome was one of my favorite series. When I decided to re-read it as an adult I was worried that it would not stand the test of time. I was delighted to find that in general found it just as enjoyable now as I did as a child. The characters, writing style and adventures are great and I truly enjoyed the series.

This story in which the presence of the formidable Great Aunt prevents the Amazons getting out and about causing trouble is nonetheless packed with exvitement. It particularly benefits from a varied cast of local supporting characters, brought to life with some wonderful dialect writing. Like all the best of Ransome's books, his obvious love for the locations and the people in them shines through.

Growing up the Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome was one of my favorite series. When I decided to re-read it as an adult I was worried that it would not stand the test of time. I was delighted to find that in general found it just as enjoyable now as I did as a child. The characters, writing style and adventures are great and I truly enjoyed the series.