Synopsis
After an air raid, a group of English children find a German machine gun and hide it from adults who are looking for it.
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About the Author
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.
Review
"Seat-of-the-pants suspense. Westall's writing is smashing throughout." "Kirkus Reviews"starred review"
"The pace is unrelenting." "Booklist"starred review"
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