Description
Chas McGill has the second-best collection of war souvenirs in Garmouth, but he wants it to be the best. When he discovers the wreckage of a downed German bomber, he finds the ultimate trophy: a working machine gun. Hiding it from the local police, Chas recruits his friends and together they build a fortress for their prize. But war is not a game, and soon both friendships and loyalties are tested when the gang’s actions have dangerous consequences. Robert Westall wrote this modern classic of children’s fiction for his son, Christopher, drawing on his own experiences during the Second World War. The novel won the CILIP Carnegie Medal in 1975 and has remained in print ever since. This edition belongs to the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of beautiful gift editions of much-loved classic titles.
Information
Author: Westall Robert
Language: English
Publication date: September 8, 2016
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, Macmillan collector's library, Classic literature in english
Type: Hardcover book
Pages: 208
ISBN/EAN: 9781909621527