Carnegie Medal for Writing · 1975

The 1975 Carnegie Medal for Writing

The Machine Gunners won the 1975 Carnegie Medal for Writing.

1975 Carnegie Medal for Writing Winner
The Machine Gunners
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1975

The Machine Gunners

By Robert Westall, Daniel Mark Duffy (Illustrator)

A boy finds a machine gun and plans to fight back.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1977)Carnegie Medal for Writing (1975)
192 pages· 49,215 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Summary: In war-torn England, young Chas McGill stumbles upon a working machine gun from a downed bomber. As the police hunt for the missing weapon, Chas and his friends secretly construct a fortress, dreaming of defending their town against the relentless Nazi air raids. Will their daring plan succeed, or will it lead to unforeseen consequences? Dive into a tale of courage and youthful defiance amidst the chaos of war.
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