PETER DUCK - Based on information supplied by the Swallows and Amazons and Illustrated mainly by Themselves
(Book #3 in the Swallows and Amazons Series)
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Book Overview
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... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140303405
ISBN13:9780140303407
Release Date:January 1968
Publisher:Puffin
Length:396 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:7.1" x 0.7" x 4.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
An edge-of-your-seat thriller that can be enjoyed by the young and old alike!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is supposed to be "just a children's book", but I was about 30 when I first read this book, and I tell you... it was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME and WILDLY EXCITING to me! The author is really good at writing this series about the exciting outdoor adventures of the Walker and Blackett children, and this is one of his most intensely thrilling tales. His vivid descriptions of the various scenes are extremely good, and the unexpected and clever plot twists are very satisfying and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
One of the great treasure-hunt stories
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
As The Hobbit distills so much of Norse and Teutonic fairy-tales into a perfect whole, this distills the pirate-treasure hunt story. Told with all the author's expert seamanship and descriptive power, it is impossible to imagine a better tale in the genre. A great introduction to Ransome, a wonderful author!
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