{"product_id":"pigeon-post-9780879238643","title":"Pigeon Post","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Swallows, Amazons, and friends search for gold in the Lake District Hills--camping out, evading dangers, and staying in touch via homing pigeon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNancy and Peggy Blackett receive a letter from their Uncle Jim who's on his way home after failing to find treasure in South America. When they hear a tale about a lost gold mine in the Lake District hills, Nancy and Peggy decide to find the mine as a surprise for their uncle. The children comb the nearby hills, while being shadowed by a mysterious figure they dub \"squashy hat.\" Undeterred by drought, sudden brushfires, and the continuing presence of Squashy Hat, the young prospectors persevere in their quest--with surprising results (aided by Dick's knowledge of chemistry). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFriendship and resourcefulness, dangers and rescues: Arthur Ransome's \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwallows and Amazons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePigeon Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (originally published in 1936) is the sixth title in the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwallows and Amazons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e series, books for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure, exploration, and imagination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e David R. Godine Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780879238643\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.50w x 1.00d","brand":"Arthur Ransome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38470427672757,"sku":"9780879238643","price":13.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e303f748-65d0-4b73-aa2b-716d20493509.jpg?v=1612925280","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/pigeon-post-9780879238643","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}