SECRET WATER

by Arthur Ransome ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 16, 1940

The creator of Swallows and Amazons once again tells the story of his young heroes and heroines on vacation. Frankly, I found Secret Water disappointing. There is less of the nautical flavor that has won young seafarers to the Ransome banner. The children are deliberately ""marooned"" on an island, to fend more or less for themselves, and to map the island and the outlying waters. They have mild adventures -- and anyone who feels that the children are old friends will want to read it. But I don't think it will stand on its own feet, as its predecessors do.

Pub Date: April 16, 1940

ISBN: 1434478807

Page Count: -

Publisher: Macmillan

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1940

Categories: CHILDREN'S