Titles in This Set We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea Secret Water The Big Six Missee Lee The Picts and the Martyrs Great Northern? Details Condition: New Format: Paperback Publisher: Red Fox Age Range: 9-12 years Overview Continue the voyage with the second half of Arthur Ransome's beloved twelve-book saga in this brand new six-title paperback set. This collection carries the Swallows, Amazons, and friends further afield — to the Norfolk Broads, the high seas, and the South China Sea. Packed with sailing, mystery, and mischief, it's the perfect way for young readers to complete their journey through a cherished children's classic. About the Book(s) This set opens with We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea , in which John, Susan, Titty and Roger disobey a promise and battle a night gale in the treacherous North Sea. In Secret Water , the crew maps a maze of small islands near Pin Mill, uncovering mysterious "savages" and a tribal totem. The Big Six turns detective, as Bill, Peter and Joe are falsely accused of setting boats adrift and must clear their names. Missee Lee whisks Nancy Blackett and the crew across the world, rescued after a shipwreck by a tiny, formidable pirate captain with other plans for her guests. The Picts and the Martyrs brings the action back to the lake, as Nancy and Peggy play "Martyrs" under a fearsome Great Aunt's eye, while Dick and Dorothea go undercover as "Picts". The set closes with Great Northern? , where Dick's birdwatching triggers a tense chase, as the crew races to protect rare birds from a ruthless egg-collector. Together, these six novels round off the series with humour, ingenuity, and nautical daring. Completes the twelve-book Swallows and Amazons series in one convenient set Six standalone adventures that can be read in any order Encourages independent reading, imagination, and a love of the outdoors Ideal for fans of classic seafaring and detective-style adventure stories Durable brand new paperback format, great for home or classroom libraries A thoughtful gift for children who have already enjoyed books 1-6 About the Author Arthur Ransome was born in Leeds in 1884. After a career in journalism that took him to Russia, where he reported on the 1917 Revolution for the Manchester Guardian, he settled in England's Lake District with his Russian wife. There, in 1929, he wrote Swallows and Amazons, launching a series now treasured in British children's literature. He won the inaugural Carnegie Medal in 1936 for Pigeon Post, and his stories continue to inspire young sailors and adventurers today. Why You'll Love This Collection Six more thrilling voyages await in this follow-up set to the original Swallows and Amazons adventures. Full of courage, camaraderie, and classic British storytelling, it's a rewarding gift for young readers ready to sail further into Ransome's timeless world. Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown.