He has been called the dean of british war novelists. He won the carnegie medal again for the scarecrows, which made him the first writer to win it twice. The kingdom by the sea robert westall snippet view 1990. His first book, the machine gunners, won the 1975 carnegie medal for the years outstanding childrens book by a british subject. The kingdom by the sea, robert westall university of manitoba. Horrified by their fate and by the prospect of going to live in a cousins overcrowded flat, harry takes the blankets he was carrying at the time of the blast and a briefcase containing family documents and sets off up the coast north of his home near newcastleupon. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall 9780007301416.
The kingdom by the sea collins modern classics by robert westall wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The kingdom by the sea by westall, robert a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The kingdom by the sea has 11 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The book a kingdom by the sea reaches out to the reader. Amongst many more prizes and accolades, he won the carnegie for the second time in 1980. He grew up during world war ii and his childhood experiences inspired much of his work. As nicole moves in and tries to adjust to life on the coast, she realizes that many people seem to be interested in her aunts house. During world war ii, twelveyearold harry and a stray dog travel through wartorn england in search of safety. I the book a boys family gets bombed in the 1940s along britain and hes the only one who survives. This book i think would take 2nd place only to blitz cat. Together the boy and his new companion leave town and travel up the coast toward the holy island of lindisfarne. Robert westall believing his parents to be killed by the bomb which destroyed his home, twelveyearold harry sets off on a journey of survival. Ks3 prose the kingdom by the sea by robert westall.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. When harrys family goes missing in a air raid, he decides to set out on his own instead of going into foster care or with relatives. Throughout the novel the young boy, harry baguley, is on a quest to survive with his new dog. His first book, the machine gunners, was published in 1975, for which he won the carnegie. Numb and disoriented, he evades the authorities and makes his way to the beach, where he is befriended by don, a stray dog. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Buy the kingdom by the sea collins modern classics by robert westall, in very good condition. He studied fine art at durham university and sculpture at the slade school of art in london. Robert atkinson westall was an english author and teacher best known for fiction aimed at children and young adults. The kingdom by the sea collins modern classics by robert. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall waterstones. His first book, the machine gunners, was published in 1975, for which he won the carnegie medal. Rediscovered the kingdom by the sea by robert westall if anyone remembers it it was the strangest thing. Kingdom by the sea essential modern classics by westall, robert. The kingdom by the sea the kingdom by the sea audiobook, by robert westall. Author robert westall was born in tynemouth, england on october 7, 1929. Rediscovered the kingdom by the sea by robert westall if. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. Ever since hitler began sending his warplanes to raid london, harry has become an old hand at running to his familys bomb shelter and waiting for the attacks to end.
It was named one of the top ten medalwinning works for the 70th anniversary celebration in 2007. The kingdom by the sea paperback june 30, 2002 by robert westall author. As the rescue team pull him alone out of the rubble, harry realises hell be sent off to live with moping, fussy cousin elsie the last thing he needs on top of the shock of losing his family. Robert westall during world war ii twelveyearold harry and a stray dog travel through wartorn england in search of safety. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robert westall books online. Robert westall was born october 1929, in tynemouth, england. Anxious that he will be sent to live with his fussy cousin elsie he goes on the run across the warbattered land of north east england, his only friend in his. Buy the kingdom by the sea by robert westall from waterstones today.
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He grew up there on tyneside during the second world war. The kingdom by the sea book by robert westall 11 available. In my opinion the kingdom by the sea is a very good story. Despite having two degrees in fine art, and majoring in sculpture, robert westall spent his working life teaching art. Robert westall audio books, best sellers, author bio. Listing books in this way is a problematic exercise and the following list is only intended as a rough guide. Fiction, accessible book, protected daisy, short stories, juvenile fiction, world war, 19391945. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall an extensive collection of teaching resources for ks3 english prose, including classic texts and more obscure works. Robert westall was born 7 october 1929 in north shields, northumberland.
The airraid siren that pierces the english night sky comes as no surprise to young harry baguely. Buy the kingdom by the sea first american edition by westall, robert isbn. Before becoming a fulltime author in 1985, he worked as an art teacher. I love any story of pirates or treasure, and this book promised a treasure hunt early on. Horrified by their fate and by the prospect of going to live in a cousins. Kingdom by the sea essential modern classics collins. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall book cover, description, publication history. This engrossing thriller, published in britain before the authors death last year, takes a stretched premise and turns it into an absorbing psychological story.
The kingdom by the sea collins modern classics by robert westall. Their mutual solace is not quite the end of harrys journeywith a startling final twist, westall sets his entire story in new light. Guaradian award winning novel about courage, friendship and war. Horrified by their fate and by the prospect of going to live in a cousins overcrowded flat, harry takes the blankets he was carrying at the time of the blast and a briefcase containing family documents and sets off up the coast north of his home near newcastleupontyne. Kingdom by the sea new windmills by robert westall. After a terrifying night crossing from lindisfarne to the mainland, when he and don are caught by the tide, harry is taken in by a gentle schoolmaster who is grieving for his own son. I discovered robert westall quite by accident but have read many of his books now. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall 6 editions first published in 1990 not in library. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall scholastic. Browse robert westalls bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. During world war ii twelveyearold harry and a stray dog travel through wartorn england in search of safety.
Throw in some lighthouses and historical stuff, and i was completely reeled in. Twelveyearold harry struggles to make it on his own after. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall overdrive rakuten. During world war ii twelveyearold harry and a stray dog travel through wartorn england in search of safety young adult. Robert westall s first book, the machine gunners, was published in 1975, for which he won the carnegie medal. His first published book, the machine gunners, won him the carnegie medal. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. This list shows robert westall s books listed by age suitability. The kingdom by the sea synopsis when a bomb during an air raid destroys harrys home and kills his family, he knows that he is all alone in the world and has only himself to rely on. The kingdom by the sea audiobook by robert westall. The kingdom by the sea collins modern classics ebook. He studied fine art at durham university and after he graduated he worked as an art teacher. This list shows robert westalls books listed by age suitability.
Mar 15, 20 in harrys encounters with the frightened civilians and weary soldiers of wartorn england, robert westall draws a compelling portrait of the devastating effects of war on children. As the rescue team pull him alone out of the rubble, harry realises hell be sent off to live with moping, fussy cousin elsie the last thing he. Amongst many more prizes and accolades, he won the carnegie for the second time in 1980, with the scarecrows. The kingdom by the sea was a wonderful book combining my three favorite styles of survival story. Robert westall 19291993 was born in northumberland, england. Robert westall believing his parents to be killed by the bomb which destroyed his home, twelveyearold harry sets off on. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Immediately download the the kingdom by the sea by robert westall summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the kingdom by the sea by robert westall. This essay deals with the changes in harry caused by the minor characters throughout the kingdom by the sea by robert westall.
The kingdom by the sea by robert westall, 9780749707965, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Harry baguely has just made it to the bomb shelter when a luftwaffe bomb obliterates his home, parents, and little sister. Robert westalls very special and gripping first novel for children, winner of the carnegie medal. Buy a cheap copy of the kingdom by the sea book by robert westall. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall used very. Most of the book is concerned with his travel and what he is able to find along the way. In harrys encounters with the frightened civilians and weary soldiers of wartorn england, robert westall draws a compelling portrait of the devastating effects of war on children. He won the carnegie medal again in 1982 for the scarecrows, the smarties prize in 1989 for blitzcat and the guardian award in 1991 for the kingdom by the sea. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
The kingdom by the sea by robert westall overdrive. A friend of mine happened to mention that he had found his old copy from when we were at school. Robert westall was born in northumberland and went to school in tynemouth. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall librarything. When a bomb during an air raid destroys harrys home and kills his family, he knows that he is all alone in the world and has only himself to rely on. Digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Kingdom by the sea book follows nicole sheffield, librarian and historian, as inherits her aunts seaside house in a small village on the cape. Kingdom by the sea book is an enchanting tale set in a small seaside village in massachusetts.
Harry is safe in the backyard shelter when german bombs flatten his familys house. In the latter case, some deal with complex, dark and adult themes. An ala best book for young adults and an american booksellers pick of the lists, the kingdom by the sea is both a powerful historical record and a moving tale of. An ala best book for young adults and an american booksellers pick of the lists, the kingdom by the sea is both a powerful historical record and a moving tale of one boys adventure. Robert westalls first book, the machine gunners, was published in 1975, for which he won the carnegie medal. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall harrys family are running to the shelter when the bomb hits. The kingdom by the sea by robert westall fantastic fiction. He also won the smarties prize for blitzcat and the guardian award for the kingdom by the sea.