--- product_id: 50111207 title: "The Machine Gunners" price: "₩14160" currency: KRW in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/50111207-the-machine-gunners store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # The Machine Gunners **Price:** ₩14160 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Machine Gunners - **How much does it cost?** ₩14160 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/50111207-the-machine-gunners) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Machine Gunners : Westall, Robert: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: we see that Chas’s attitude towards Germans changes and he sees that not all Germans are bad people and that some are like the B - The Machine Gunners Book Review (This is a review by my 10 year old son) • Synopsis: The Machine Gunners book is about a young boy called Chas and his friends that all find a German bomber crashed in the woods and there they come across a machine gun and 2,000 rounds of ammo. The children put in their own war effort shooting down German planes. Throughout the book, we see that Chas’s attitude towards Germans changes and he sees that not all Germans are bad people and that some are like the British civilians, caught up in a war they did not start, or want. • Favourite Character Personally my favourite character in this book is Clogger. Clogger is a boy from Glasgow who became a good friend of Chas’s throughout the book. The main thing I like about Clogger is that he and I seem like we have a lot in common. We both know how to stand up for ourselves. Furthermore we both have a thing for sport. • Least Favourite Character My least favourite character is probably Boddser Brown. Boddser is the bully of Chas’s school. When Boddser got in a fight with Chas, Chas owned him! Boddser couldn’t deal with being beaten so Chas abruptly became the bully of school. If only Boddser could face the fact that he started the fight! • Favourite Moment My favourite moment of the book is when Boddser Brown chases Chas to find out where he is keeping the machine gun. Boddser tortures Chas, but Chas is not willing to give info. Chas escapes half-drowned and calls for Clogger to help him. After that, Clogger comes to the rescue and starts to kick Boddser in the ribs! But I think that he deserved it! • Critique Of The Book The improvements I would suggest are that there are too many rude words and I don’t find this amusing, other than that, I think the vocabulary in the book is brilliant and the story is extremely interesting. • Conclusion I think that this book is very well put together and I would definitely recommend it for readers doing the 11+ as the vocabulary is good and I would read it again another day. All 18 chapters of the book are very well written. Review: Magnificent Machine Gunners! - I used this book with my Year 5 Class for two weeks of English during our WW2 Topic. It had us all hooked from the first time we met Chas, the main character. Chas is a likeable, rough, loyal and patriotic boy who lives in the fictional Coastal town, Garmouth. He loves WW2 souveniers and has the second best collection in Garmouth. His arch enemy, Boddser Brown, who has the best collection, features in the book and his character portrayal united the class together in their hatred for him and support for Chas. Chas and his friends form a close knit gang when they find a Machine Gun and make a den, Fortress Caparetto. The comaraderie is envied by all and the pupils all want to be in Chas' gang with Nicky, Cem and Audrey. One of my favourite parts is when the gang are in the Fortress, childlike but also acting like they are in an army barracks. From Westall's description, you can almost feel the warmth and cosiness of the den along with the excitement and anticipation of being young, feeling like you can take on the world. The story unfolds and the ending has a twist which every reader will enjoy. The story is a great potrait of the excitement and horrors of the war. Underlying the main theme, is the relationship of the children and their efforts to protect their town from the German Invasion. This book is suitable for Year 5 and upwards. It is brilliant for parents to enjoy with their children, especially if they are learning about WW2. I hope you enjoy it as much as my class and I did! I can't wait to use it again next year! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 144728416X | | Best Sellers Rank | 79,914 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 26 in Children's Historical Fiction on Military & Wars 27 in Modern & Contemporary Historical Fiction for Children 80 in Military Aircraft | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (876) | | Dimensions | 12.7 x 1.78 x 20.32 cm | | Edition | Main Market | | Grade level | Pre-school - 1 | | ISBN-10 | 9781447284161 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1447284161 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | 7 May 2015 | | Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books | | Reading age | 9 - 12 years, from customers | ## Images ![The Machine Gunners - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VzMdv9ImL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ we see that Chas’s attitude towards Germans changes and he sees that not all Germans are bad people and that some are like the B *by A***R on 11 July 2016* The Machine Gunners Book Review (This is a review by my 10 year old son) • Synopsis: The Machine Gunners book is about a young boy called Chas and his friends that all find a German bomber crashed in the woods and there they come across a machine gun and 2,000 rounds of ammo. The children put in their own war effort shooting down German planes. Throughout the book, we see that Chas’s attitude towards Germans changes and he sees that not all Germans are bad people and that some are like the British civilians, caught up in a war they did not start, or want. • Favourite Character Personally my favourite character in this book is Clogger. Clogger is a boy from Glasgow who became a good friend of Chas’s throughout the book. The main thing I like about Clogger is that he and I seem like we have a lot in common. We both know how to stand up for ourselves. Furthermore we both have a thing for sport. • Least Favourite Character My least favourite character is probably Boddser Brown. Boddser is the bully of Chas’s school. When Boddser got in a fight with Chas, Chas owned him! Boddser couldn’t deal with being beaten so Chas abruptly became the bully of school. If only Boddser could face the fact that he started the fight! • Favourite Moment My favourite moment of the book is when Boddser Brown chases Chas to find out where he is keeping the machine gun. Boddser tortures Chas, but Chas is not willing to give info. Chas escapes half-drowned and calls for Clogger to help him. After that, Clogger comes to the rescue and starts to kick Boddser in the ribs! But I think that he deserved it! • Critique Of The Book The improvements I would suggest are that there are too many rude words and I don’t find this amusing, other than that, I think the vocabulary in the book is brilliant and the story is extremely interesting. • Conclusion I think that this book is very well put together and I would definitely recommend it for readers doing the 11+ as the vocabulary is good and I would read it again another day. All 18 chapters of the book are very well written. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magnificent Machine Gunners! *by K***N on 20 October 2019* I used this book with my Year 5 Class for two weeks of English during our WW2 Topic. It had us all hooked from the first time we met Chas, the main character. Chas is a likeable, rough, loyal and patriotic boy who lives in the fictional Coastal town, Garmouth. He loves WW2 souveniers and has the second best collection in Garmouth. His arch enemy, Boddser Brown, who has the best collection, features in the book and his character portrayal united the class together in their hatred for him and support for Chas. Chas and his friends form a close knit gang when they find a Machine Gun and make a den, Fortress Caparetto. The comaraderie is envied by all and the pupils all want to be in Chas' gang with Nicky, Cem and Audrey. One of my favourite parts is when the gang are in the Fortress, childlike but also acting like they are in an army barracks. From Westall's description, you can almost feel the warmth and cosiness of the den along with the excitement and anticipation of being young, feeling like you can take on the world. The story unfolds and the ending has a twist which every reader will enjoy. The story is a great potrait of the excitement and horrors of the war. Underlying the main theme, is the relationship of the children and their efforts to protect their town from the German Invasion. This book is suitable for Year 5 and upwards. It is brilliant for parents to enjoy with their children, especially if they are learning about WW2. I hope you enjoy it as much as my class and I did! I can't wait to use it again next year! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Boys at War *by S***I on 1 October 2013* This gripping book is the story of what happens when a group of teenagers in North-East England take the (Second World) War into their own hands. The great thing about this book is the authentic feel of it - the boys (and token girl) have the same friendships and rivalries and difficulties at home and school as any teenager has, but this is all played out against a backdrop of bombing raids, death and destruction and the threat of imminent invasion. This leads to a mix of excitement and emotion, as well as plenty of down-to-earth humour. The fact that the author grew up himself during the war lends the story much credibility, which is something lacking in some more recent stories set in the war years. My only slight criticism is that reading the book was rather like watching an action-packed film. There were quick changes in terms of scenes and characters which could be confusing if you weren't paying attention! Then again, I am not in the target group for the book. All-in-all it's a great story that touches on some very important themes. Due to the realism, I probably wouldn't give this to children under 10, even those with an advanced reading age, but it's an excellent book for children of 10 or 11 upwards and makes a nice change from magic, superpowers, mutants, dystopia and other current teen book trends. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Machine Gunners - Goodnight Mister Tom - Blitzcat --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/50111207-the-machine-gunners](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/50111207-the-machine-gunners) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*