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{{Short description|1933 children's book by Arthur Ransome}} |
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| published = 1933 ([[Jonathan Cape]]) |
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| isbn = 978-0224606349 |
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| isbn_note =<br />978-0224606349 ([[Jonathan Cape]]: hardback, 1933) |
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| preceded_by = [[Peter Duck]] |
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| followed_by = [[Coot Club]] |
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'''''Winter Holiday''''' is the fourth novel of [[Arthur Ransome]]'s [[Swallows and Amazons series]] of children's books. It was published in 1933. In this story, the third set of major characters in the series, the Ds |
'''''Winter Holiday''''' is the fourth novel of [[Arthur Ransome]]'s [[Swallows and Amazons series|''Swallows and Amazons'' series]] of children's books. It was published in 1933. In this story, the third set of major characters in the series, the Ds — Dick and Dorothea Callum—are introduced. The series' usual emphasis on boats and sailing is largely absent, as the story is set in the winter. Instead, the children's activities focus on [[ice skating]], signalling with [[Flag semaphore|semaphore]] and [[Morse code]], and sledging. |
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| ⚫ | Ransome draws on his schoolday memories of the Great Frost of 1895 when [[Windermere]] froze completely. Another major influence is [[Fridtjof Nansen]]'s books about his crossing of [[Greenland]] in 1888 and his [[Arctic]] expedition from 1893 to 1896 in the ''[[Fram (ship)|Fram]]'' and by [[sledge]], which are extensively referenced in the novel. |
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==Plot summary== |
==Plot summary== |
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Brother and sister Dick and Dorothea Callum meet the Swallows and Amazons during the winter beside the lake. Whilst observing the stars |
Brother and sister Dick and Dorothea Callum meet the Swallows and Amazons during the winter beside the lake. Whilst observing the stars from an isolated barn, Dick and Dorothea encounter the other children and shortly become firm friends. They become part of the group, and join in their play of [[Arctic]] expeditions. The holiday is extended when leader [[Nancy Blackett (character)|Nancy Blackett]] catches [[mumps]] and the group is [[quarantine]]d and cannot return to their [[boarding school]]s. Initially, while waiting for snow to fall, the children embark on a series of adventures ranging from rebuilding an [[igloo]] to building an ice sled. Dick displays heroism by rescuing a sheep belonging to Farmer Dixon stranded on an ice-covered ledge, thus gaining his gratitude and earning them a sledge of their own. |
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There is a heavy snowfall followed by a prolonged period of freezing weather and, unusually, the lake freezes over, providing an excellent opportunity for an expedition to the point at the head of the lake that they have named the "[[North Pole]]". However, plans go awry when the Ds set out earlier than expected due to a misunderstanding over a signal flag. When a blizzard blows up and the Ds are missing, a rescue party is |
There is a heavy snowfall followed by a prolonged period of freezing weather and, unusually, the lake freezes over, providing an excellent opportunity for an expedition to the point at the head of the lake that they have named the "[[North Pole]]". However, plans go awry when the Ds set out earlier than expected due to a misunderstanding over a signal flag. When a blizzard blows up and the Ds are missing, a rescue party is organised consisting of the Swallows and Peggy, one of the Amazons. |
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==External links== |
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* {{FadedPage|id=20180425|name=Winter Holiday}} |
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[[Category:1933 novels]] |
[[Category:1933 British novels]] |
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[[Category:Swallows and Amazons series]] |
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[[Category:Novels set in the Lake District]] |
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[[Category:Jonathan Cape books]] |
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[[Category:1933 children's books]] |
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[[Category:Children's books set in Cumbria]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:41, 6 April 2024
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| Author | Arthur Ransome |
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| Cover artist | Arthur Ransome |
| Language | English |
| Series | Swallows and Amazons |
| Genre | Children's Novel |
| Published | 1933 (Jonathan Cape) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0224606349 978-0224606349 (Jonathan Cape: hardback, 1933) |
| Preceded by | Peter Duck |
| Followed by | Coot Club |
Winter Holiday is the fourth novel of Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series of children's books. It was published in 1933. In this story, the third set of major characters in the series, the Ds — Dick and Dorothea Callum—are introduced. The series' usual emphasis on boats and sailing is largely absent, as the story is set in the winter. Instead, the children's activities focus on ice skating, signalling with semaphore and Morse code, and sledging.
Ransome draws on his schoolday memories of the Great Frost of 1895 when Windermere froze completely. Another major influence is Fridtjof Nansen's books about his crossing of Greenland in 1888 and his Arctic expedition from 1893 to 1896 in the Fram and by sledge, which are extensively referenced in the novel.
Plot summary
[edit]Brother and sister Dick and Dorothea Callum meet the Swallows and Amazons during the winter beside the lake. Whilst observing the stars from an isolated barn, Dick and Dorothea encounter the other children and shortly become firm friends. They become part of the group, and join in their play of Arctic expeditions. The holiday is extended when leader Nancy Blackett catches mumps and the group is quarantined and cannot return to their boarding schools. Initially, while waiting for snow to fall, the children embark on a series of adventures ranging from rebuilding an igloo to building an ice sled. Dick displays heroism by rescuing a sheep belonging to Farmer Dixon stranded on an ice-covered ledge, thus gaining his gratitude and earning them a sledge of their own.
There is a heavy snowfall followed by a prolonged period of freezing weather and, unusually, the lake freezes over, providing an excellent opportunity for an expedition to the point at the head of the lake that they have named the "North Pole". However, plans go awry when the Ds set out earlier than expected due to a misunderstanding over a signal flag. When a blizzard blows up and the Ds are missing, a rescue party is organised consisting of the Swallows and Peggy, one of the Amazons.
External links
[edit]- Winter Holiday at Faded Page (Canada)