{"product_id":"9780879238643","title":"Pigeon Post Bk 6 Swallows \u0026 Amazons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Swallows, Amazons, and friends search for gold in the Lake District Hills--camping out, evading dangers, and staying in touch via homing pigeon.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nancy and Peggy Blackett receive a letter from their Uncle Jim who's on his way home after failing to find treasure in South America. When they hear a tale about a lost gold mine in the Lake District hills, Nancy and Peggy decide to find the mine as a surprise for their uncle. The children comb the nearby hills, while being shadowed by a mysterious figure they dub \"squashy hat.\" Undeterred by drought, sudden brushfires, and the continuing presence of Squashy Hat, the young prospectors persevere in their quest--with surprising results (aided by Dick's knowledge of chemistry).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Friendship and resourcefulness, dangers and rescues: Arthur Ransome's \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwallows and Amazons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e series has stood the test of time. More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePigeon Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (originally published in 1936) is the sixth title in the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwallows and Amazons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e series, books for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure, exploration, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David R. Godine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356323041452,"sku":"9780879238643","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/625643482501.jpg?v=1781636928","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9780879238643","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}