Swallows and Amazons (2016 film) reminder of the value of allowing children to get outside and explore instead of being mollycoddled by fearful parents." He added, "The film adds an espionage subplot that feels a little underpowered to really provide the intended narrative oomph, danger or excitement, but in an age in which the teen heroes and heroines of YA adaptations are routinely given ridiculously proficient combat skills, there's something nice about watching kids mucking about and learning basic wilderness skills." Geoffrey Macnab in "The Independent" began by saying, "This new adaptation of Arthur Ransome's novel evokes a long-lost era in which kids didn't just
Swallows and Amazons series in the Brotherton Library at the University of Leeds. They describe the story of "Peter Duck" being made up by the Walkers and Blacketts on a wherry in the Norfolk Broads during the winter following the events described in "Swallows and Amazons". This composition was later referenced in "Swallowdale", but not in "Peter Duck" itself. The final complete book, "Great Northern?" is set in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. This book is sometimes included with "Peter Duck" and "Missee Lee" as metafictional because the story would involve the children being away from school during the nesting