New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: Marmaduke embarks on an ocean voyage but is interrupted by PIRATES - the Marmoset Monkeys and Orangutan Fang - wanting GOLD ... Bernadette Bear has been left at home but figures out where Marmaduke's gone and comes to the rescue with GOLD to trade ... GOLDEN marmalade jam, that is. (Publisher)
Swallows and Amazons was first published by Jonathan Cape in 1930
Summary: The Walker children set sail on the Swallow and head for Wild Cat Island. There they camp, swim and fish for their dinner, but they are soon disturbed by the Blackett sisters, fierce Amazon pirates. (From book cover)
Summary: Isobel and Nicholas find a magical flying sailing boat and, during their voyage around the world, they rescue some new friends from the problems of prejudice, pollution, child labour and war. Suggested level: junior.
'Sail away, Gypsy,' said Hugo to his boat, and together they set off down the river. The people of Hometown are having fun on the water, but when the wind picks up, Hugo and Gypsy are blown out to sea. 'Help!' Someone is lost in the waves and it's Hugo to the rescue.
