The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)

The most fascinating aspect of this memoir, adapted from Sophie Neville's own childhood diary that she kept while starring in the film, is the incredible variety of work that the young cast and crew would go on to be involved in. From Oscar and BAFTA-winning sound work, to huge Hollywood productions......more

In 1974 I went to see the film 'Swallows and Amazons' in my local cinema in Cornwall. I was already familiar with the series of books by Arthur Ransome having read them several times. As a boy of 14 I was about the same age as the child actors in the film and thought the film superb. The idea of esc......more

A fascinating book for all those interested in film history, film-making and how it feels to be a child star. Sophie Neville played Arthur Ransome's child hero Titty in the 1973 film "Swallows and Amazons" and she recounts every day of the shoot, with the aid of many photos taken at the time, and he......more

wonderful gem for an aged rediscoverer of childhood and earlier adulthood fascination......more

It was fascinating and thrilling to read about Sophie as a character in the film and follow her thoughts, experiences, family and adventures with her friends through the eyes of a 12 year old at the time. I particularly noticed the marvellous and wonderful support of her parents in encouraging her a......more