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You'll love this because...
All aboard! Join Roger, John, Susan and Titty for a summer of imagination and adventure.
Your child’s name appears on the cover
Write a special message on the title page
Hand-drawn illustrations on every page
Available in hardback
Add a luxury gift box for a thoughtful finishing touch, and to keep your book protected as time passes
It’s summer 1929 in the Lake District and Roger, John, Susan and Titty sail to a deserted island aboard Swallow, where they enjoy hiking, fishing and sailing adventures. The island holds more in store for them when two ferocious pirates challenge Roger and his siblings to a battle that lasts the summer months.
A timeless classic from Arthur Ransome, reminiscing his childhood of long summer days filled with adventure, this book will spark your child’s imagination and teach them to venture outside for their own escapades.
Remade in this beautiful 350 page hardback edition with original illustrations from Ransome, this personalised Swallows and Amazon book beautifully embellishes your child’s name in foil on the cover and features a special message on the title page.
How to Personalise Your Swallows and Amazons Book
Personalise with any name up to 12 characters which will feature on the cover of the book. Add a personal message of two lines, up to 40 characters per line, which will appear on the title page.
Further Information
When entering your personalisation, please note that accents, emojis and other symbols can’t be used as our system doesn’t support these. Make sure to double check your spelling!
🌲 Our books are made from responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers. 🌎
Number of pages: 350
ISBN 978-1-78271-727-0
155mm
216mm
See what our customers have to say
Rated 5 out of 5
based on 5 reviews
In The Book wouldn’t be here without its terrific customers. That’s why we care about what you have to say.
We’re an open book when it comes to feedback! So let us know how your experience was? From finding the book you were looking for to making it personal, every little detail is important, so we can learn and perfect your shopping experience for the next time you return!
Alex Holt8 Oct 2020
Really impressed by the quality of the book and the stylish way it was personalised.
Roger Fisher25 May 2020
Super product
sheila30 Jan 2019
excellent quality. Very happy Grandaughter.
Claire29 Aug 2018
Lovely book. Good quality with nice black and white illustrations. My daughter will love it.
Emma Grahame29 Aug 2018
Bought as a Christmas present for my newphew and Neiles. Very special item - they loved it and it was posted promptly
Absolutely brilliant. My father loved the A3 embossed book... Great quality and service... Thank you..
- Derek G
Margaret Hanley3 Aug 2021
Excellent service from order to…
Excellent service from order to delivery. I brought this for my son who thought it was brilliant
Julie Irvine3 Aug 2021
Excellent service and product.
Excellent service and product.
Bought as a 50th Birthday Gift for a work colleague. Can't wait to present it to him.
Also bought the boxing one for my husband at Christmas and he loved it.
Bella3 Aug 2021
Not impressed with customer service
I raised an issue with the company but they have not responded. Basically I asked for an invoice for the TWO books I ordered (at a cost of over £60). I wanted to check costs as on the website the nice gift box is advertised as being free but when I purchased my books I was charged £5 per gift box. Also postage advertised at just over £3 but I'm sure I was charged more than this (per book)! I look forward to perhaps getting a response/explanation now.
In the Book Team3 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review.
We can see that an email was sent on Friday which we do apologise for the delay in responding, our responses usually take longer from the weekend due to high volumes. As requested, copies of your email confirmations have been forwarded in separate emails, if you have any queries please get back to us?
Our web sessions are usually recorded therefore we have viewed your session and can confirm that on both orders you were advised of the additional cost of £5.00 for the gift box and standard postage costs which is clearly advertised on the website. What you are referring to with regards to a free gift box and reduced postage is our trade website however you have ordered via our retail site, these are two completely different websites.
Sorry for any confusion caused, if you need any further assistance please contact us.
Kind regards In the Book.
Julie3 Aug 2021
Excellent service
Excellent service. Beautiful book
Donna Cassidy2 Aug 2021
Very satisfied with the product
Very satisfied with the product. Only 1 package came. A little worried because I ordered 2 books.
