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About Robert Westall

More than a decade after his death, Robert Westall retains his reputation as one of the most powerful writers for children. He was awarded two Carnegie Medals (for The Machine-Gunners and The Scarecrows) and used his own childhood experiences of the Second World War in his books.

Recent updates about Robert Westall

Cold Weather

With it nearing the end of November, The Witness (PB) by Robert Westall from Macmillan Children's Books is the perfect cold-weather read.

13 days ago

World Children's Day

Loving The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall from Macmillan Collector's Library.

18 days ago

Armistice Day

Discover The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall. Published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

27 days ago

Halloween

You should read Ghost Abbey by Robert Westall. Published by Corgi Childrens.

1 month ago

Halloween

Amazing!!! Ghost Abbey by Robert Westall. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

National Cat Day (US)

Amazing!!! The Witness (PB) by Robert Westall. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read The Watch House (PB) by Robert Westall from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

October Events

Trick or treat? Ghost Abbey by Robert Westall from Penguin Random House Children's UK is a great book for fancy dress inspiration!

1 month ago

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