The Machine Gunners (New Windmills KS3) - Softcover

Westall, Mr Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0174324146 ISBN 13: 9780174324140

Publisher: Heinemann, 1996

Synopsis

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.

Robert Westall wrote The Machine Gunners for his son, Christopher, based on his own experiences during the Second World War. A modern classic of children's fiction, it went on to win the CILIP Carnegie Medal in 1975 and has been in print ever since.

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About this title

Review:

"Seat-of-the-pants suspense. Westall's writing is smashing throughout." "Kirkus Reviews"starred review"

"The pace is unrelenting." "Booklist"starred review"

Book Description:

Robert Westall's gripping first novel for children, set during World War Two and winner of the Carnegie Medal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0174324146
• ISBN 13: 9780174324140
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192