Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome

Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons #1

Arthur Ransome

384 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who relish timeless tales of imaginative, outdoor adventures where youthful camaraderie and clever problem-solving take center stage in a vividly depicted natural setting.

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The first title in Arthur Ransome's classic series, Swallows and Amazons was originally published in 1930 and remains to this day an intrepid story of sailing, exploration, and friendship for children, grownups, and anyone captivated by a world of...

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Community Reviews

3.95
based on 2,509 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 96%

lighthearted: 87%

relaxing: 32%

funny: 26%

inspiring: 14%

hopeful: 10%

mysterious: 7%

reflective: 5%

informative: 3%

challenging: 1%

emotional: 1%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

44% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
85% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

3% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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