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701:– the childhood guardian of James Turner and Molly Turner, whose parents are never named. Jim and Molly address her as "Aunt Maria" and she held considerable sway as head of the family, even after Molly's marriage to Bob Blackett. As a parent figure to their mother, Great Aunt Maria clearly thought of herself as something of a grandmother-figure to her great-nieces Nancy and Peggy Blackett. However, their view of her as some sort of distant relative, as well as an overprotective adventure-spoiler, forms the basis of the conflict between the girls and her. Of the twelve completed books in the series, she makes appearances in two, 830:— five criminals who are after Peter Duck's treasure. The porter says Black Jake has "got the scum of the place with him in that hooker of his." Bill describes them: Simeon Boon just out from two years hard, Mogandy the negro, George (a brother of Black Jake, who is wanted by the police), and a man with a scarred face who was chucker-out or bruiser at the Ketch as Ketch Can (a fisherman's tavern in Lowestoft). Later when they climb onto the Wild Cat and attack Bill and Peter Duck, it is apparent that the others do not trust Black Jake, and that Black Jake's brother is called George (see 580:
he brings milk for the Ds, lends them his saw which they find in the Dogs Home, shows them how to store milk (under a stone covering a scooped-out hollow in moss), teaches them to guddle trout in the beck, and also gives them a rabbit and an onion. These latter form the main ingredients for the stew
150:; an enterprising leader. She is an imaginative and lively tomboy who is always willing to create fantasies and adventures. Though somewhat brash and short-tempered, she nonetheless has a heart of gold and is always quick to defend the weaker and less-confident characters in the tales 759:. Last seen in gaudy but wet yachting gear and beach pyjamas being escorted to an hotel in Yarmouth having rammed a post on Breydon Water. They are called Ronald, James and 'Livy' (Olivia?), plus an unnamed man and unnamed woman (called Jerry and Maude in the TV series 581:
cooked by Dorothea the night before the burglary, when Nancy visits the Dogs Home at night in a rainstorm and shares the rabbit stew. Jacky is pleased to have his knife with a bone handle, which the Ds find in the Dogs Home and return to him.
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the fastest wherry on the Bure. Port and Starboard work their passage (peeling potatoes) when Sir Garnet is late with her tide and is thus able to give them a lift down to Yarmouth.
185:— Dorothea's younger brother who is scientific and thoughtful, usually comes up with solutions to technical problems. Though younger than his sister, Dick is Captain of the 331:— the well-travelled brother of Mrs Blackett and therefore uncle to Nancy and Peggy Blackett, by whom he is considered "unfriendly" at the beginning of 1070: 383:('Ted' by Mrs Walker/Mary) — father of the Swallows and sender of the famous telegram "Better drowned than duffers if not duffers won't drown" 560:. She also rows the Great Aunt, Miss Maria Turner, over to Captain Flint's houseboat on her way to the railway station for her holiday in 520:. Mrs Dixon was nurse to Dick and Dorothea's mother when she was young. She is famous for her pork pies and also makes toffee and fudge. 347:. After differences are resolved he becomes the closest adult ally to the Swallows and the Amazons and joins them in many adventures. 1027: 437:— Mr Farland, Port and Starboard's father, the "Aged Parent" and neighbour to Dr Dudgeon. A widower, he works as a solicitor in 1256: 1277: 1282: 1063: 373:
by Ted) — mother of the Swallows. Australian by birth, she gives her children more freedom than was common at the time.
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and the most imaginative of the Walkers. This name was the nickname of the real life Mavis Altounyan, taken from
1142: 913: 802:; they initially think the shore party have been sent to drive the deer from their traditional breeding ground. 401: 1218: 1056: 911:– Ship's kitten, rescued by John when found clinging to a chicken coop in the middle of the North Sea during 1080: 20: 141: 597:
to the campsite by the spring (Titty's Well). Robin lends them a crowbar for the sinking of the well.
1170: 955: 745:, in which George and Ralph attempt to frame the Coots for theft and for setting adrift moored boats. 709: 562: 160:, Nancy's sister; although a bit timid and unassuming, she tries to live up to Nancy's expectations 112:), mischievous, mechanical and very fond of chocolate. He is the second-youngest of the children. 548:; Neddy who is 90 sings them a song. Mrs Swainson is famous for patchwork quilts (mentioned in 1121: 516: 175: 534:. Silas and Mr Dixon make the Ds' sledge following the rescue by Dick of the cragfast sheep. 298:— Fierce and bold, acts like the chief most of the time, even though she is the youngest Eel. 1100: 855: 663: 630:– elderly sailor with a story of treasure in the book of the same name. He also appears in 481:— Old Billy and Young Billy, father and son charcoal burners, who befriend the Swallows in 333: 126: 73:. It has caused titters among generations of children since, causing it to be changed to 8: 1048: 1184: 1014: 1177: 775: 108: 784:– Scottish head ghillie and one of the Gaels who at first stalk the explorers in 556:). Mary darns Roger's shorts after he has slid down the Knickerbockerbreaker in 343: 530:, where the Swallows often go for milk, and where Dick and Dorothea stay during 514:, where the Swallows often go for milk, and where Dick and Dorothea stay during 1249: 1085: 977: 966: 211: 27: 1271: 457:. The children decide to make her "Admiral" of the "fleet" consisting of the 338: 66: 1149: 919: 407: 289: 120: 1156: 1135: 1107: 1028:"Titty's family 'furious' over name change for Swallows and Amazons film" 994: 944: 867: 731: 703: 672:– an old slate miner who tells the children tales of a lost gold seam in 589: 487: 422: 222: 1163: 1114: 897: 873: 861: 832: 817: 355: 1128: 988: 938: 905:
and "Winter Holiday" he is referred to as being on holiday at the zoo
725: 337:. He is given his nickname by the Walker family (the Swallows) after 216: 93: 815:— leaders of the Three Island Pirates who want to chop off heads in 593:; she is apprehensive about fires and they are glad to escape from 106:— initially Ship's Boy, later Able Seaman (and Ship's Engineer in 720: 438: 884: 850: 735:. He steals and sells birds' eggs, so is an enemy of the Coots. 118:— Ship's Baby who proves to be a brave member of the crew in 1078: 359:
is dedicated to Mrs Robert Blackett and Mrs E.H.R. Walker)
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and Young Billy treats Roger for his sprained ankle in
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because of her supposed resemblance to Queen Victoria.
666:-educated pirate leader in the book of the same name. 389:— parents of the Ds; Prof Callum is an archaeologist 887:, promised to Roger by Captain Flint at the end of 572:— farmer's son met briefly by Roger & Titty in 544:where the Swallows go for milk when shipwrecked in 42:— eldest of the Walker children and Captain of the 304:— Eel, elder brother, and best eeler of the tribe. 617:— the local policeman who Mrs Barrable befriends. 1269: 853:, given to Titty by Captain Flint at the end of 310:— Eel, younger brother, though older than Daisy, 16:List of characters in the children's book series 416:— friend of Captain Flint, originally known as 806: 173:— imaginative romantic novelist introduced in 1064: 1015:Origin of Mavis Altounyan's nickname of Titty 788:but later assists them against Mr Jemmerling. 491:. Young Billy is over 70 and Old Billy is 94. 202:— competent sailor, owner and skipper of the 621: 932:who braved the mud to save the crew of the 1071: 1057: 238:— right-handed twin and expert yacht racer 1025: 232:— left-handed twin and expert yacht racer 19:This is a listing of characters from the 538:Mr & Mrs Swainson and Mary Swainson 429:Dr Dudgeon, Mrs Dudgeon, and "our baby" 1270: 353:— mother of Nancy and Peggy Blackett ( 1052: 680: 936:from starvation on Breydon Water in 840: 769:– an egg collector and owner of the 154:Peggy Blackett (real name: Margaret) 540:(their granddaughter) — Farmers at 314: 271:— is the youngest co-owner of the 55:and the cook and domestic organizer 13: 14: 1294: 351:Molly Blackett (real name: Mary) 256:and owner of a white rat, 'Ratty' 723:boy, older than Tom Dudgeon, in 405:which he lends to Cdr Walker in 953:– Jacky Warriner's sheepdog in 825:Black Jake and the crew of the 33: 1019: 1008: 741:– a friend of George Owdon in 607:— cook to the Blackett family. 275:and keenest fisher of the crew 134: 1: 1219:Swallows and Amazons Forever! 1001: 798:who capture Mr Jemmerling in 206:and (briefly) captain of the 1278:Lists of literary characters 975:– the Jacksons' sheepdog in 813:Taicoon Chang and Taicoon Wu 761:Swallows and Amazons Forever 634:as Titty's imaginary friend. 193: 96:adaptation (but in the 1974 7: 1283:Swallows and Amazons series 1143:We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea 914:We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea 836:, chapters 1, 13 & 30). 807:Other unfriendly characters 585:Mrs Tyson and her son Robin 447:— Housekeeper to Mr Farland 402:We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea 279: 71:Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse 10: 1299: 964:– the Dixon's sheepdog in 644:who joins the crew of the 124:. Referred to as Vicky in 1237: 1194: 1171:The Picts and the Martyrs 1092: 1026:Ben Child (24 May 2016). 956:The Picts and the Martyrs 710:The Picts and the Martyrs 622:Other friendly characters 578:The Picts And The Martyrs 563:The Picts and the Martyrs 245:(surnames never stated): 179:with her younger brother. 164: 420:the rival prospector in 387:Professor and Mrs Callum 288:— Chief of the Eels (in 236:Nell "Starboard" Farland 928:– the noble and heroic 189:and she the First Mate. 917:, he also features in 986:- Joe's white rat in 243:The Death and Glories 77:in the original 1963 61:— Able Seaman of the 1227:Swallows and Amazons 1211:Swallows and Amazons 1203:Swallows and Amazons 1101:Swallows and Amazons 1081:Swallows and Amazons 889:Swallows and Amazons 856:Swallows and Amazons 495:Mr & Mrs Jackson 483:Swallows and Amazons 334:Swallows and Amazons 127:Swallows and Amazons 83:Swallows and Amazons 69:'s children's story 22:Swallows and Amazons 891:. Only features in 859:. 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Index

Swallows and Amazons series
Arthur Ransome
Joseph Jacobs
television series
2016
BBC Films
BBC adaptation
Great Northern?
Secret Water
Swallows and Amazons
Nancy Blackett
Winter Holiday
Norfolk Broads
Coot Club
The Big Six
Secret Water
Swallows and Amazons
Captain Flint
Treasure Island
Peter Duck
We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea
Secret Water
Pigeon Post
Norwich
Swallowdale
Winter Holiday
The Picts and the Martyrs
Pigeon Post
Cambridge
Swallowdale

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