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Swallows and Amazons is a children's adventure novel by English author Arthur Ransome first published on 21 July 1930 by Jonathan Cape. Set in the summer of 1929 in the Lake District , the book introduces the main characters of John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker (Swallows); as well as their mother, Mary; and their baby sister, Bridget ...
- 21 July 1930
- Jonathan Cape
Jul 14, 2017 · A family adventure film based on Arthur Ransome's classic novel, about two groups of children who sail on a lake and encounter a mysterious stranger. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more on IMDb.
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- Adventure, Drama, Family
- Philippa Lowthorpe
- 2017-07-14
Swallows and Amazons is a 2016 British family adventure film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and written by Andrea Gibb, based on Arthur Ransome 's 1930 children's novel of the same name. The film stars Andrew Scott, Rafe Spall, Kelly Macdonald, Jessica Hynes, and Harry Enfield. Principal photography began on 21 June 2015 in the Lake District.
- $3.9 million (UK)
- Ilan Eshkeri
- 19 August 2016 (United Kingdom)
Jul 14, 2017 · Swallows and Amazons honors its source material with a beautifully shot drama whose nostalgic glow is enhanced by winning performances and a timeless story. The Walker children are given ...
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- Rafe Spall
- Philippa Lowthorpe
- BBC Films
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 ...
- (31.4K)
- Paperback
A classic series of adventure stories by Arthur Ransome, featuring the Swallows and Amazons, two groups of children who explore the lake and the countryside. Find ratings, reviews, editions, and more for each book in the series.
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A classic British adventure film based on Arthur Ransome's novel about four children who sail boats on a lake and have adventures with other girls. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, photos, trailer and more on IMDb.
