Not so good a tale as PETER DUCK, but one that measures far above the average. Nesbit quality, and the ability to make his boys and girls seem alive, and normal events take on glamor. Can the Swallows and Amazons save their friends? Again the Swallows and the Amazons, and this time two newcomers who share their winter holiday adventures. How will they reach it if they can't sail? By sledges of course! But when a blizzard blows up and there is a mix up about signals, the D's disappear into the Arctic night. Then the lake ices over completely and the Swallows and Amazons, along with Dick and Dorothea - 'the D's' - plan a race to find the North Pole. Dark at teatime and sleeping indoors: nothing ever happens in the winter holidays.' Or so Nancy thinks. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardcover. But like the old fashioned atmosphere, this loyalty and good cheer make their imaginary world a most pleasant, happy place.” – The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ransome’s imagination is as deep and secret as the waters of his lake, his prose is as strong and level as the ice which covered it – a beautiful surface for adventurous skaters of any age.” –New Statesman “It’s hard to believe that four siblings could camp out together on an island for weeks without cross words. Nothing that the children do is beyond the reach of a group provided that winter, a frozen lake and mumps connive to perfect adventure.” – Observer “Mr. Every step is possible, and everyone is transmuted into romance by deliberate purpose. “The story is the best kind of adventure story. But unforeseen events separate the travelers and disaster nearly strikes in the exciting climax of their race to the Pole. Joined by budding novelist Dorothea Callum and her scientist brother Dick, the children plan an “Arctic” expedition. The fourth book in Arthur Ransome’s classic series for children, WINTER HOLIDAY takes intrepid explorers John, Susan, Titty, and Roger Walker, and fearsome Amazon pirates Nancy and Peggy Blackett to the North Pole.

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