Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome Cesare Leonardi MARILYN CHIN The Cricket

MARILYN CHIN The Cricket

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Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome Cesare Leonardi MARILYN CHIN The CricketFor anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published in the UK over a half century ago, these books are still eagerly read by children, despite their length and their decidedly British protagonists. We attribute their success to two facts: first, Ransome is a great storyteller and, second, he clearly writes from first hand experience. Independence and initiative are