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The Machine Gunners

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The Machine Gunners

By Robert Westall About

Chas McGill has the second-best collection of war souvenirs in Garmouth but wants it to be the best. When he stumbles across the wreckage of a downed German bomber, he finds the ultimate trophy – a working machine gun. Hiding his discovery from the local police, Chas recruits his friends and together they build a fortress for their prize. But war is not a game and soon both friendships and loyalties are tested when the gang’s actions have dangerous consequences.

CategoriesActionAdventureFriendshipWar StoriesWorld War 2
AuthorRobert Westall About
Type Of BookMiddle Novel
FormatPaperback
Age11+
ISBN9781035058341
Published12/05/2025
Price Per CopyRRP $18.99
1–9 copies$17.09
10–19 copies$16.14
20+ copies$15.19
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Robert Westall

Robert Westall was born in 1929 on Tyneside, where he grew up during the Second World War. He studied Fine Art and Sculpture, and for many years taught in schools throughout the North of England. His first novel for children, “THE MACHINE GUNNERS” won the Carnegie Medal in 1975. He won it again in 1982 for “THE SCARECROW” (the first writer to win the medal twice), the Smarties Prize in 1989 for “BLITZCAT”, and the Guardian Award in 1991 for “THE KINGDOM BY THE SEA”. He died in 1993.

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