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The Machine Gunners (Paperback)

by Robert Westall (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books; New edition edition (4 May 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330397850
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330397858
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,738 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Sophie-Ann Leyland (Age 13) in The Historical Novels Review, May 02
...certainly the best war book I have ever read. It describes things very well and has a good story line.

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'Some bright kid's got a gun and 2000 rounds of live ammo. And that gun's no peashooter. It'll go through a brick wall at a quarter of a mile.' Chas McGill has the second-best collection of war souvenirs in Garmouth, and he desperately wants it to be the best. When he stumbles across the remains of a German bomber crashed in the woods - its shiny, black machine-gun still intact - he grabs his chance. Soon he's masterminding his own war effort with dangerous and unexpected results..."...not just the best book so far written for children about the Second World War, but also a metaphor for now." - Aidan Chambers, "Times Literary Supplement".

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5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books i have ever read, 6 Jun 2001
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this is quite possibly on of the best books i have ever read! Westall is an excellent writer and this book shows that he is a master story teller. the detail is extraordinary, the story line deep and intruiging and the characters are a stroke of pure genius. Chas Mcgill , the main character, is incredibly realistic and one which many can relate with. Chas' quest for war souveniers leads him to discover a German machine gun. He sets up a dugout with the machine gun planted in it. Here he helps defend Garmouth from bombing raids. This novel is an excellent example of Westall's fine story telling talent and is a book for all ages, as we see children not only enjoying themselves but being independant and seperated from the adult world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling tale that races along with relentless pace., 14 Jul 2000
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This book is totally captivating. With the Nazi aircrafts raining bombs on the town of Garmouth every night, there are many war souvenirs like bullet casings and nose cones of aircrafts. However, Chas Mc Gill finds a working machine guns that he extracts from a fallen aircraft with live bullets. This is a stunning tale of survival during war times packed with irresistable adventures. Chas and his friends build a secret fortress to fight the Germans and they have many interesting and smashing encounters along the way. They take care of a kind Nazi soldier, help their orphaned friend and have barrage balloons falling on them.The writing is superb throughout and the pace is sustained very well. Although there are some obscenities, I feel it adds realism and life to the story. The ending is poignant and extremely touching. I rate this as one of the best books that I have ever read.A fascinating and smashing read! I HIGHLY recommend this to everyone!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book In England, 26 Jun 2003
By Beth Crabb (Aldershot) - See all my reviews
This Book Contains incredable characters.As Chas McGill Finds a German Plane that had crashed into the old towm hall. Containing a German Gunner and a shining black Machine Gun. And Chas thinks he can become partof the World War 2. As Nickys house gets bombed and his mother dies, Chas decides by help Nicky build a Fortress so Nicky can stay there and look arter the Machine Gun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favourite Book Of All Time
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book i have ever read
It is my favourite book as it is set in World War 2. The story explains what it was like in war time and what children said and did. Read more
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This book capitivates what life was like at home during World War 2. The storyline is superb and I would recommend this book to readers young and old. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE ROBERT WESTALL...you will too.
All R.W's books are set in the area where i live (well, most of them.) I loved the machine gunners and thouroughly recommend Kingdom by the Sea.
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2.0 out of 5 stars A good book for young readers.
An amazing book telling you how children were during the second world war. My favourite character was the fat man who kept saying where you going now. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent author - you haven"t lived until youve read it.
Robert westhall is my best author and I have read a lot of his books but this was one of his best so far. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling book about some teenagers mixed up in the war.
I first read this book when i was 8 ...but since then i have read this book again and again.I read a book called " The Silver Sword" also by Robert Westall it was great... Read more
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