ISBN 9780099427339 corresponds to Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome, published by Red Fox (Vintage Children’s Classics imprint).
📖 Book Overview
Title: Swallows and Amazons
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Red Fox / Vintage Children’s Classics
Publication Date: Reissued editions from 2001 onwards (original first edition 1930, Jonathan Cape)
Format: Paperback, 528 pages
ISBN-13: 9780099427339
Age Range: 9+
🌊 Story & Themes
Follows the Walker children (John, Susan, Titty, Roger) who sail their boat Swallow to camp on Wild Cat Island.
They meet the Blackett sisters (Nancy and Peggy), the Amazons, and together embark on imaginative pirate adventures.
Themes include:
Friendship and rivalry
Outdoor adventure — sailing, camping, exploring nature
Imagination and play — treasure hunts, pirate battles
Family bonds and independence
