Arthur Ransome es celebrado por su duradera serie de novelas de aventuras, ambientadas vívidamente en el telón de fondo del Lake District. Su escritura sumerge a los lectores en relatos de amistad, exploración y una profunda apreciación por el mundo natural. Ransome captura magistralmente el espíritu del descubrimiento infantil y la emoción de las escapadas al aire libre a través de ricas imágenes y narrativas convincentes. Sus obras siguen siendo una oda atemporal a las alegrías de la imaginación y al aire libre, resonando con audiencias de todas las edades.
'Why do they call him Black Jake? Is it because of his hair?' Titty asked. 'Because of his heart' said Peter Duck. The Swallows and Amazons, as well as Captain Flint and the ancient able seaman Peter Duck, set sail on the Wild Cat bound for the Channel.
John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow, to a deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playing sailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds more excitement in store. Two fierce Amazon Pirates, Nancy and Peggy, challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliances ensues.