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Great Northern?

By Arthur Ransome
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Great Northern? by Arthur Ransome is a thrilling adventure where the children from the Swallows and Amazons series encounter another exciting escapade. Set in the wild Scottish Highlands, they discover what appears to be a rare bird's nesting site. As they try to protect it from poachers, the group faces challenges, cementing friendships and drawing upon their resourcefulness and courage in a beautifully described natural landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous tales set in the beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. If you're fascinated by mystery, wildlife, and the spirit of exploration, this story skilfully combines all these elements to create an exciting journey for young readers.

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Great Northern?

Flat on his front, binoculars to his eyes, alone at dusk, Dick makes a remarkable discovery: two rare birds, never before seen in the British Isles.

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Flat on his front, binoculars to his eyes, alone at dusk, Dick makes a remarkable discovery—two rare birds, never before seen in the British Isles. Captain Flint and his crew decide to consult an expert to confirm the discovery. But when the man they ask turns out to have his collector's eye on the birds' eggs, not to mention skins, an enjoyable voyage around the Outer Hebrides becomes a desperate race to save the birds, and themselves...

Great Northern? by Arthur Ransome is a thrilling adventure that combines ornithology with suspense, set against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Hebrides. Join the exploration and feel the tension mount as the crew races against time to save a discovery that could put them all in danger.

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Great Northern? by Arthur Ransome is praised for transforming an adventure tale into a guide for adventure, with characters embodying exceptional eagerness and resourcefulness, which adds a magical quality. The book is also lauded for its beautifully written English and is regarded as a commendable gift choice for readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780224606424

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 June 1982

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jonathan Cape Ltd

Illustration: 1

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 425g

Pages: 352

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Arthur Ransome Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Penguin Books

About the Author

Arthur Ransome was born in Leeds in 1884 and went to school at Rugby. He was in Russia in 1917, and witnessed the Revolution, which he reported for the Manchester Guardian. After escaping to Scandinavia, he settled in the Lake District with his Russian wife where, in 1929, he wrote Swallows and Amazons. And so began a writing career which has produced some of the real children's treasures of all time. In 1936 he won the first ever Carnegie Medal for his book, Pigeon Post. Ransome died in 1967. He and his wife Evgenia lie buried in the churchyard of St Paul's Church, Rusland, in the southern Lake District.

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