Peter Duck: A Treasure Hunt in the Caribbees

by Arthur Ransome

Book Overview

Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. Ransome is not only a great storyteller, writing from first-hand experience, but each story celebrates eternally valuable qualities of practical knowledge, independence, and initiative. The twelve books are for children or grownups--anyone captivated by a world of sailing, adventure, and imagination.

The third book in the series, Peter Duck...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567924298
• ISBN13: 9781567924299
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9

Customer Reviews

An edge-of-your-seat thriller that can be enjoyed by the young and old alike!!!

This is supposed to be "just a children's book", but I was about 30 when I first read this book, and I tell you... it was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME and WILDLY EXCITING to me! The author is really good at writing this series about the exciting outdoor adventures of the Walker and Blackett children, and this is one of his most intensely thrilling tales. His vivid descriptions of the various scenes are extremely good, and the unexpected and clever plot twists are very satisfying and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

One of the great treasure-hunt stories

As The Hobbit distills so much of Norse and Teutonic fairy-tales into a perfect whole, this distills the pirate-treasure hunt story. Told with all the author's expert seamanship and descriptive power, it is impossible to imagine a better tale in the genre. A great introduction to Ransome, a wonderful author!