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Robert Westall
English writer (1929-1993) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 63
Robert Atkinson Westall was an English author and teacher known for fiction aimed at children and young people. Some of the latter cover complex, dark, and adult themes. He has been called "the dean of British war novelists".
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Awards
About this person
His first book, The Machine Gunners, won the 1975 Carnegie Medal for the year's outstanding children's book by a British subject. It was named among the top ten Medal-winners at the 70th anniversary celebration in 2007. Westall also won a second Carnegie, a Smarties Prize, and the once-in-a-lifetime Guardian Prize.
Where to find them
The same award as Robert
Jennifer DonnellyBoth received Carnegie Medal
Kevin Crossley-HollandBoth received Guardian Children's Fiction PrizeMartin WaddellBoth received Nestlé Children's Book Prize