We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea by Arthur Ransome

We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea

Swallows and Amazons #7

Arthur Ransome

352 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult adventurous slow-paced
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In this latest adventure (following Pigeon Post, winner of the Carnegie Medal), the Walker family has come to Harwich to wait for Commander Walker's return. As usual, the children can't stay away from boats, and this time they meet young Jim Bradi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 50%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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4.31

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