Pigeon Post - (Swallows and Amazons) by Arthur Ransome (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Swallows, Amazons, and friends search for gold in the Lake District Hills--camping out, evading dangers, and staying in touch via homing pigeon.
- 382 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Classics
- Series Name: Swallows and Amazons
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About the Book
"First published in 1936 by Jonathan Cape Ltd.; revised edition published in 1983"--Copyright page.Book Synopsis
The Swallows, Amazons, and friends search for gold in the Lake District Hills--camping out, evading dangers, and staying in touch via homing pigeon.
Nancy and Peggy Blackett receive a letter from their Uncle Jim who's on his way home after failing to find treasure in South America. When they hear a tale about a lost gold mine in the Lake District hills, Nancy and Peggy decide to find the mine as a surprise for their uncle. The children comb the nearby hills, while being shadowed by a mysterious figure they dub "squashy hat." Undeterred by drought, sudden brushfires, and the continuing presence of Squashy Hat, the young prospectors persevere in their quest--with surprising results (aided by Dick's knowledge of chemistry). Friendship and resourcefulness, dangers and rescues: Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters. Pigeon Post (originally published in 1936) is the sixth title in the Swallows and Amazons series, books for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure, exploration, and imagination.Review Quotes
"There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun in connection with a gold-mine. The ingenuity of this group of children is delightful and stimulating."--The Times Literary Supplement
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-14 Years
Series Title: Swallows and Amazons
Sub-Genre: Classics
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 382
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Format: Paperback
Author: Arthur Ransome
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 1992
TCIN: 94151006
UPC: 9780879238643
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-6175
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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