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Historical Fiction· United Kingdom

The Machine Gunners

by Robert Westall
Aggregate Editorial Score53/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 1975189 pagesEnglish
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Published in 1975, The Machine Gunners established Robert Westall as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Chas McGill and his gang find a crashed German bomber and its working machine gun, creating their own den and capturing a German airman. Westall's Carnegie Medal winner is a gritty, unsentimental portrait of childhood in wartime Britain. Themes of World War II, childhood, adventure run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 1975.

Book Details

AuthorRobert Westall
Published1975
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages189
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9781447278467
Editorial Score53/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
winner · national
197548
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Robert Westall
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Machine Gunners about?

Chas McGill and his gang find a crashed German bomber and its working machine gun, creating their own den and capturing a German airman. Westall's Carnegie Medal winner is a gritty, unsentimental portrait of childhood in wartime Britain.

Who wrote The Machine Gunners?

The Machine Gunners was written by Robert Westall, from United Kingdom. First published in 1975.

What awards has The Machine Gunners won?

The Machine Gunners has received the following awards and honours: Carnegie Medal 1975.

Is The Machine Gunners worth reading?

The Machine Gunners is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in World War II, childhood, adventure.

Where can I buy The Machine Gunners?

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What category is The Machine Gunners?

The Machine Gunners is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is The Machine Gunners from?

The Machine Gunners originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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