The Machine-gunners by Robert Westall

The Machine-gunners

Chas McGill #1

Robert Westall

186 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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Set on Tyneside in World War II, this is one of a series offering classic and contemporary fiction for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes. A German Heinkel bomber has been shot down, and someone has managed to get away with a machine gun a...

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3.61
based on 202 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 60%

emotional: 60%

dark: 40%

tense: 40%

funny: 20%

hopeful: 20%

mysterious: 20%

sad: 20%


Pace

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Plot or character driven?

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40% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
80% of readers chose No
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