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Intrepid explorers John, Susan, Titty, and Roger Walker are headed to the North Pole along with the fearsome Amazon pirates Nancy and Peggy Blackett, as well as budding novelist Dorethes Callum and her scientist brother Dick.  While the children have an adventurous Arctic expedition planned, unforeseen events soon separate the travelers as disaster nearly strikes . . .  

The fourth book in Arthur Ransome's classic 'Swallows and Amazons' series for children, Winter Holiday's story focuses on self-reliance, imagination, and the spirit of adventure.