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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

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Watch House (PB) from Macmillan Children's Books from Robert Westall is a great one to read together.

1 month ago

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.

3 months ago

World Children's Day

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

3 months ago

Armistice Day

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

3 months ago

Halloween

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

4 months ago

Halloween

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

4 months ago

National Cat Day (US)

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

4 months 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

4 months ago

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