Peter Duck Av Arthur Ransome

<p><i>‘Why do they call him Black Jake? Is it because of his hair?’ Titty asked.<br>‘Because of his heart’ said Peter Duck</i><br><br>The Swallows and Amazons, as well as Captain Flint and the ancient able seaman Peter Duck, set sail on the <i>Wild Cat</i> bound for the Channel. But they are shadowed by the <i>Viper, </i>manned by none other than Black Jake - a beastly pirate with a dark plan. Can the children race ahead and uncover the buried treasure before the pirate? Can they survive storms, earthquakes, crabs and even a waterspout and make it home?<br><br>BACKSTORY: Find out if you would be a good sailor aboard the <i>Wild Cat</i> and learn all about the real location that inspired the author.</p>