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Machine-gunners (New Windmills) (Hardcover)

by Mr Robert Westall (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 186 pages
  • Publisher: Heinemann; 1st New edition edition (25 April 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0435124579
  • ISBN-13: 978-0435124571
  • Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 239,526 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. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Set on Tyneside in World War II, this is one of a series offering classic and contemporary fiction for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes. A German Heinkel bomber has been shot down, and someone has managed to get away with a machine gun and all its ammunition from the crashed plane.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books i have ever read, 6 Jun 2001
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This review is from: The Machine Gunners (Paperback)
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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling tale that races along with relentless pace., 14 July 2000
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This review is from: The Machine Gunners (Paperback)
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, 25 Jun 2003
By Beth Crabb (Aldershot) - See all my reviews
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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 great story
read this as a kid & was totally swept away by it! gripping & light hearted too! fantastic book! i bought it for my 10yr old son & he loves it too!
Published 19 days ago by Ms. Tamara Dennis

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favourite Book Of All Time
A book so wonderful that, 30 years on, I can still recall the entire plot, the names of many of the fascinating characters, as well as several of the key scenes (in particular at... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mike Ryko

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
The Machine Gunners has to be the best children's book ever written. The moment you turn the first page you step into Chas McGill's magical world. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Tony Monaghan

5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling
This was one of my favourite books as a child. I read and re-read my copy until the covers fell off, and even after reading it so many times I never failed to be thrilled by the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping childhood war story
A great book which will keep you enthralled from beginning to end, telling a child's story about life during the war. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2006 by Jimmy Ne Cricket

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
Published on 13 July 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Machine Gunners !BRILLIANT!
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
Published on 29 Jun 2001

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.
Published on 31 May 2001

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
Published on 9 Aug 2000

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