Swallows and Amazons Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Swallows and Amazons books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Swallows and Amazons
Buy on Amazon1930
Swallowdale
Buy on Amazon1931
Peter Duck
Buy on Amazon1932
Winter Holiday
Buy on Amazon1933
Coot Club
Buy on Amazon1934
Pigeon Post
Buy on Amazon1936
We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea
Buy on Amazon1937
Secret Water
Buy on Amazon1939
The Big Six
Buy on Amazon1940
Missee Lee
Buy on Amazon1941
The Picts & the Martyrs or Not Welcome at All
Buy on Amazon1943
Great Northern? A Scottish Adventure of Swallows & Amazons
Buy on Amazon1947
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Swallows and Amazons series is publication order: 1. Swallows and Amazons (1930), 2. Swallowdale (1931), 3. Peter Duck (1932), 4. Winter Holiday (1933), 5. Coot Club (1934), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome contains 12 books. The series began in 1930 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Swallows and Amazons series is written by Arthur Ransome. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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