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Secret Water
- Swallows and Amazons, Book 8
- Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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For anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published over a half-century ago, the 12 books are still eagerly enjoyed by children and adults alike - by all those captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Such longevity is not only due to Ransome’s unparalleled gift of storytelling, but also his championing of qualities such as independence and initiative; virtues that appeal to every generation, whether young or old.
This book, the eighth in the series, follows the adventures of the five Walker children after their parents leave them on a "desert island" with provisions for a long stay - and a blank map to fill in.
Arthur Ransome was a prolific writer of children's books. Born in Leeds in 1884, it was his father, a nature-loving history professor, who inspired his love of the outdoors and nurtured a passion for fishing. As a child he enjoyed active, outdoor holidays: sailing, camping, and exploring the countryside. He used many of these holiday settings for his children's stories, notably the much-loved Swallows and Amazons, a book that sits comfortably in the category of ‘timeless classic’.
In 1936 he won the first ever Carnegie Medal for the sixth book in the Swallows and Amazons series, Pigeon Post.
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- E. Weston
- 16-09-22
All seems lost, more than once!
I had forgotten about this one, but I’m jolly glad to hear it all the same. Different and yet…
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- F. Walshaw
- 07-08-15
Explorers & Savages
Another brilliant book by Arthur Ransom. A bit slow to start with but gripping in the end
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-23
Sean Connery
Indian restaurant in my head is a client and a problem with the world cup and I think we have the world and a client base that reads as blue chip clients are going out
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- Shrewd Shopper
- 11-06-19
Traditional tale
A step back in time to days when youngsters were free and shopping wrapped in brown paper.
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- Phil Toms
- 10-06-17
Wonderful at Walton
As Ransome sailed the real Nancy Blackett aka the Goblin along the East Coast the accuracy of the landscapes is comparable with Google maps. Here the children camp just outside Walton on the Naze at Hamford Water. Great stuff.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-11-21
Lovely story and wonderful narration
Another excellent entry in the Swallows and Amazons series; a tale of explorers, sailing holidays, friends and adventure, set in the tidal coastal waters of the East of England. The story tells of the joys of childhood holidays, and the innocence of those bygone days, as well as the excitement of children's imaginations when shaping their own adventures. The excellent narrator expertly creates an entire cast, and effortlessly brings the listener along, to share in the always enjoyable time. 9/10 - Highly recommended!
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- Isabel de Bertodano
- 30-01-23
Swallows and Amazons forever.
This is an amazing book in which you can always be sure nothing will go wrong - or that everything will be alright in the end.
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- B-W
- 10-02-24
love it
very good i have really enjoyed listening to this, thank you very good job! Thanks
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-11-18
Wonderful
Really relaxing and a great story line perfect for listening on a lazy Sunday afternoons! :)
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- Pauline Nobes
- 05-10-23
Great
Cannot wait to listen to the next book! All grandchildren enjoyed it very much. Ahoy
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