Posted by Helen Prevett on December 12, 1998 at 09:17:13:
I have just found the Arthur Ransome site by typing the words 'Arthur Ransome' into Yahoo just in case anything came up! I wasn't expecting to meet up with so many like-minded people and I'm thrilled!
I have been reading the S&A books since I was about 7 years old (I'm 26 now) and they have never lost their appeal - I read and reread them again and again.
My personal favourites are Swallowdale, Winter Holiday and The Picts and the Martyrs; I think Arthur Ransome's simple storytelling is unparalleled in any other children's books.
I'm pleased to see the forum for children and that the appeal of the Arthur Ransome books goes on!
Does anyone know if the video of the film 'Swallows and Amazons' from the early 70's is still available? I'd love to get hold of it.