loppear reviewed Swallows and Amazons. by Arthur Michell Ransome
childhood re-read
4 stars
A little imagination to travel to a steam and sail era lake country summer vacation, and further with a group of kids earnestly imagining themselves as explorers and pirates. Inspiring now as when I was the kid's ages, instructively detailing technicalities of sailing, camping, exploring, as well as life lessons about earning responsibility, negotiating with friend and foe, and dealing with fear and misjudgement.