Tag: Swallows and Amazons

May 24, 2012 by Betsy Bird

Top 100 Children’s Novels #58: Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome

#58 Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome (1930) 36 points “Nearly everything about this book is perfect. I love the descriptions of the water, the sailing terminology, the faux rivalry between sailors and pirates, the uncle-turned-enemy, Captain Flint, the sense of adventure coupled with the comfort and security of knowing the world is safe enough […]