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Swallows and Amazons volume 1
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English
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This book is set in England's Lake District in the 1930's, and is the story of four young children - John, Susan, Titty and Roger - who embark on an island adventure in their boat, the Swallow. Upon arriving, the friends are besieged by Amazon pirates, Nancy and Peggy, who claim ownership of the land. Luckily, the Swallows and Amazons soon call a truce and set off together on wild escapades, camping under open skies, swimming, fishing, and exploring....
3) Swallowdale
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"The Swallows and Amazons return to their lakeside home (in England's Lake District in the 1930s) bursting with grand schemes for the summer--camping, hiking, fishing and exploring. But a shipwreck and an impending visit from a Great-Aunt threaten to foil all their plans. Never fear: the discovery of a hidden valley and a secret cave lend new excitement to their days!"--Amazon.com.
4) Pigeon post
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Reunited for the summer, the Swallows and Amazons search for a lost gold mine in the hills above the lake and face many dangers including a forest fire, unsafe tunnels and a rival prospector.
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Six intrepid brothers and sisters crew out on the high seas where they brave every imaginable danger.
"The third book in Arthur Ransome's wonderful series for children, Peter Duck takes intrepid explorers John, Susan, Titty, and Roger Walker and fearsome Amazon pirates Nancy and Peggy Blackett onto the high seas. Under the command of the infamous Captain Flint (Nancy and Peggy's Uncle Jim), the children brave a real-life pirate and his cutthroat...
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Swallows and Amazons volume 12
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English
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The final, book in Arthur Ransome's acclaimed Swallows and Amazons series. This story centers on an attempt to thwart the efforts of egg collectors who threaten the survival of a pair of rare birds not known to nest in British waters previously.
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