Arthur Ransome est célébré pour sa série de romans d'aventure durables, vivement situés sur fond de Lake District. Son écriture plonge les lecteurs dans des récits d'amitié, d'exploration et d'une profonde appréciation du monde naturel. Ransome capture magistralement l'esprit de la découverte enfantine et le frisson des escapades en plein air à travers des images riches et des récits captivants. Ses œuvres restent une ode intemporelle aux joies de l'imagination et du grand air, résonnant auprès du public de tous âges.
'Why do they call him Black Jake? Is it because of his hair?' Titty asked. 'Because of his heart' said Peter Duck. The Swallows and Amazons, as well as Captain Flint and the ancient able seaman Peter Duck, set sail on the Wild Cat bound for the Channel.
'Swallows and Amazons forever!' The Walker children - also known as Captain John, Mate Susan, Able-Seaman Titty, and Ship's Boy Roger - set sail on the Swallow and head for Wild Cat Island. There they camp under open skies, swim in clear water and go fishing for their dinner. But their days are disturbed by the Blackett sisters, the fierce Amazon pirates. The Swallows and Amazons decide to battle it out, and so begins a summer of unforgettable discoveries and incredible adventures. See inside: Crack the Swallow's code and learn all about the real locations that inspired the adventurous author.