- Paperback: 376 pages
- Publisher: Red Fox; New edition edition (1 July 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099963507
- ISBN-13: 978-0099963509
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.9 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 494,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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He makes a tale of adventure a handbook to adventure. "Observer"
There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating. "TLS" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating. "TLS" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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A timeless classic, beautifully rejacketed. One of twelve Arthur Ransome titles reissued this month
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best of all the Swallows and Amazons books,
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This review is from: We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea (Red Fox Older Fiction) (Paperback)
I love this book most out of the whole series. The four Swallows spend a few days with an adult friend on board a real sea-going ship. However, while the owner is ashore the ship drifts out to sea in the fog. There is the same loving attention to detail as usual, but this is the first book in which the children face real danger. From the moment the Swallows realise they have drifted out to sea, it's non-stop action until the end.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A sailing classic,
By A Customer
This review is from: We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea (Hardcover)
This is my favourite S & A book. The Walkers (no Amazons) are on board a yacht but aren't allowed to sail past the 'Beach End Buoy'. Set in the River Stour in East Anglia, events transpire which see the four children accidentally cross the North Sea in a gale. It is an exciting book which has the most 'sailing' content of all the S & A books.It is inspirational in that the children triumph over the adversity of crossing to Holland in a small boat in shocking weather. I have read this book countless times since receiving it as a child. It inspired me to sail and I could practically sail a boat for the first time, aged 12 years, having read this book. Drag your children away from mind numbing computer games and role models who only want to look good - thrust this in their mitts and hopefully their imaginations will be inspired. If not, read it yourself and you never know, the magic of sailing will become a part of your live. Jib-booms and bobstays, that was profound !
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
No plain sailing but a great read nevertheless!,
By A Customer
This review is from: We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea (Swallows And Amazons) (Paperback)
No plain sailing but a great read nevertheless! Arthur Ransome's seventh "Swallows and Amazons" adventure is set not long after the action of "Pigeon Post". The action occurs, this time, in the south of England, rather than in the Lake District, and with just the Swallows alone. They are passing the time on the Rivers Orwell and Stour, while waiting to meet up with their father - due, at any time, on leave from his overseas posting with the Royal Navy.What starts out as a few days quiet sailing, though, quickly turns into something rather more frightening, with the children suddenly drawn into a terrifying and completely unexpected adventure, when they find themselves and their (borrowed) boat being swept out to sea by a fierce tide. For once, the Swallows face a very real and serious danger that is to test their combined courage, fortitude and seamanship to the utmost. It is fascinating (for grown-up readers, at least) to see each of the children's highly individual (and completely characteristic) reactions to their predicament. Younger readers, of course, are more likely just to be carried away by the pure nail-biting suspense of it all! While this is a gripping and enthralling tale throughout, the tensions (arising from the danger and the worries of the older children) are lightened for the reader by the pure infectious glee of the younger pair. They, of course, are less aware of the seriousness of their predicament - especially Roger, who, as usual, is perfectly content so long as there is plenty of food around - and rather enjoy themselves! As in all of the "Swallows and Amazons" books, Ransome's story-telling abilities are second to none, here. The narrative is at all times feasible and this book is a completely absorbing read for young and old alike. This is an inspired and an inspiring tale. Readers who have worked their way through the earlier volumes will also not be disappointed when they finally do get to meet Daddy in this volume!
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