Lost in a blizzard on a frozen lake, a brother and sister, Dick and
Dorothea Callum, are in great danger. It's Swallows and Amazons to the
rescue (they hope) in this wintertime adventure.
The Ds (Dick and Dorothea) meet the Swallows and Amazons during the
winter beside the lake and they all become great friends: joining
together in ice skating, learning semaphore signals, refashioning an
igloo, and building an ice sled. But a misunderstanding could lead to
disaster as Dick and Dorothea head off across the frozen lake to a spot
they have named the "North Pole." And, Nancy, the Amazon leader, is
stuck at home with mumps.
Friendship and resourcefulness, dangers and rescues: 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.
Winter Holiday (originally published in 1933) is the fourth title in
the
Swallows and Amazons series, books for children or grownups, anyone
captivated by a world of adventure, exploration, and imagination.