- Unknown Binding
- Publisher: Jonathan Cape.; Fifth Impression edition (1948)
- ASIN: B0024GZ5QC
- Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
Great Northern? (Swallows And Amazons)
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23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another wonderful story of the Swallows, Amazons and Ds. This time they are far out in the Scottish Highlands and, unusually, it is the mild-mannered Dick, rather than the fiery Nancy who is calling the shots. Rather than ape the myriad reviews that give you a banal synopsis of the plot, I will simply say that this, like all the other books in the series, is a jewel that you and your children will want to gaze upon again and again. If I can find fault with these books, and I'm sure Arthur Ransome would agree with me, it is the dreadful, vulgar cover illustrations that Red Fox Publishing has chosen for their reissue. It is close to sacrilegious that such fine writing should be dressed in such appalling style.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Like all Arthur Ransome's childrens books the Great Northern? adventures take place out-of-doors and with a close affiliation to boats and nature. Children can easily identify with the characters and are stimulated to attempt the wholesome lifestyle portrayed. Although a little old-fashioned and perhaps romantic for this century, this book will give great enjoyment to its readers and will encourage those whose first Arthur Ransome book this might be to read about its characters in other volumes. For those who know the characters already, this is a welcome addition to the series.
Format:Hardcover
Childhood memories relived in this well-produced edition of an old favourite. The Swallows,Amazons and Dees travel to Scotland where they sail round the islands in a borrowed boat, creating problems with the locals as Dick tries to prove the first known nesting of a rare bird.
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DO NOT ORDER THIS ITEM!!!!! 'If something seems to good to be true...
Warning - this is a miswritten page - at best - or a con at worst. You think you are ordering a set but only receive one book - in my case 'Great Northern'. Read more
Published 19 months ago
DO NOT BUY
I ordered the set, as advertised, but only received ONE book - I think they only have Great Northern! Do not buy.
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Not a full set only one book
The listing is for a full set of books but it is actually only one book from the series. As the book takes quite a long time to arrive from the US it is very disappointing. Read more
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