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Secret Water by Arthur Michell Ransome is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Secret Water about?

On 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!The 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 task - use a dingy to explore and create a map of low-lying islands until he can return.As 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.Friendship, family, resourcefulness, and sailing, Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons 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.Secret Water (originally published in 1939) is the eighth title in the Swallows and Amazons series, books for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure and imagination, exploring and setting sail.

Who reads Secret Water?

Author

Arthur Michell Ransome

Publisher

Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781446483763

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Young Adult

Rating

4.15 / 5 (2 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14