{"product_id":"9781567920642","title":"Secret Water Bk 8 Swallows \u0026 Amazons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn an uncharted island, the Swallows discover mysterious footprints of a very large animal and a dangerous enemy as well, another group of children known as \"The Eels.\" Thankfully, the Amazons are on their way!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Swallows and their father, Navy Commander Ted Walker, planned a camping trip but father was called away on naval business. Instead of camping, Father sets them a challenge: use a dingy to explore and create a map of low-lying islands until he can return. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the children explore the inlets, coves, mudflats, and estuaries, they end up in a friendly \"war\" with The Eels just as Bridget, Titty, and Roger are trapped in the middle of a ford by a rising tide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriendship, family, resourcefulness, and sailing, too: 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\u003eSecret Water\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (originally published in 1939) is the eighth 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 and imagination, exploring and setting sail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David R. Godine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356402700460,"sku":"9781567920642","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/6427083482746.jpg?v=1781637793","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9781567920642","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}