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Swallows and Amazons (Swallows and Amazons, #1)

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Classics Fiction Young Adult Historical Fiction

by Arthur Ransome

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3.98 (21.7K ratings)
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description 315 pages

Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 21.7K reader ratings. First published in 1930. The book spans 315 pages.

About Swallows and Amazons

The first title in Arthur Ransome's classic series, originally published in 1930: for children, for grownups, for anyone captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Swallows and Amazons introduces the lovable Walker family, the camp on Wild Cat island, the able-bodied catboat Swallow, and the two intrepid Amazons, Nancy and Peggy Blackett.

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Author Arthur Ransome
Published 1930
Pages 315
Genres Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.98 / 5.00
Total Ratings 21,716

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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21.7K ratings
With a rating of 3.98, Swallows and Amazons is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.98
This Book
4.03
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Swallows and Amazons?

Swallows and Amazons is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Swallows and Amazons worth reading?

Based on 21.7K reader ratings, Swallows and Amazons has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Swallows and Amazons?

Swallows and Amazons has 315 pages.

Who wrote Swallows and Amazons?

Swallows and Amazons was written by Arthur Ransome. It was first published in 1930.

What is the ISBN for Swallows and Amazons?

The ISBN-13 for Swallows and Amazons is 9780879235730.0.

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