Swallows and Amazons for Ever
Swallows and Amazons for Ever by Arthur Ransome is an abridged edition published by Puffin in 1983, featuring 392 pages in English. This book follows the adventures of Dick and Dot as they learn to sail during their first holiday afloat with Mrs. Barrable. Joined by the doctor’s son, Tom, and a pair of skilled twins known as Port and Starboard, the story unfolds on the river, where they encounter challenges posed by a group of noisy holiday-makers called the “Hullabaloos.”
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure as the characters navigate their sailing journey while addressing the impact of the Hullabaloos on the riverbanks and wildlife. The story highlights themes of friendship and environmental awareness, as Tom takes a stand to protect a coot’s nest, setting off a series of events that lead to their sailing escapade. This edition offers an engaging exploration of boats and the joys of sailing, making it a fitting choice for young readers interested in adventure and the outdoors.
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Coot Club. Dick and Dot have to be taught the art of sailing, because they are spending their first holiday afloat with Mrs. Barrable. On hand is the doctor’s son, Tom, and a pair of twins that are such expert sailors they are nicknamed Port and Starboard. The adventure begins with the “Hullabaloos,” a party of noisy holiday-makers on the river who are damaging the riverbanks and wildlife. Tom angers them when he frees their boat from its mooring to save a coot’s nest. Then Tom, Dick, and Dot, joined later by the twins, set sail to the south. Will the Hullabaloos catch up with them?
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