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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

World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! The Witness (PB), by Robert Westall, published by Macmillan Children's Books.

5 days ago

Royal International Air Tattoo

Discover all about planes in Break Of Dark by Robert Westall from Definitions (Young Adult)

9 months ago

World Book Day

Why not find a classic book to read on #WorldBookDay? The Machine Gunners is a brilliant book by Robert Westall, published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

4 years ago

You'll love this

You'll love Scarecrows by Robert Westall. Published by Definitions (Young Adult).

4 years ago

Happy Halloween...

Ghosts, witches, black cats, monsters, wizards, vampires and zombies - they'll all be out tonight! Why not read this brilliantly spooky read. Ghost Abbey by Robert Westall from Corgi Childrens.

4 years ago

Fancy Dress

Trick or treat? Ghost Abbey by Robert Westall from Corgi Childrens is a great book for fancy dress inspiration!

4 years ago

Get Reading

A great read for today Break Of Dark by Robert Westall from Definitions (Young Adult)

4 years ago

Out Now!

Out now! The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall, illustrated by Robert Westall. Published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

7 years ago

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