Books by Robert Westall

Robert Westall writes middle grade and young adult for ages 10–18, exploring themes of history, fear & bravery, growing up.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

The Machine-Gunners

Robert Westall

A group of children discovers a German machine gun after an air raid and decides to keep it hidden from the adults searc

Ages 10–14

Blitzcat

Robert Westall

A brave black cat crosses the dangerous, war-torn landscape of England during World War II to reunite with her beloved o

Ages 10–14

Yaxley's Cat

Robert Westall

An ugly old cat is the only witness to a man's disappearance, and the fearful villagers are desperate to keep their dark

Ages 11–15

The Wheatstone Pond

Robert Westall

For the teen who loves peeling back the layers of a local legend and isn't afraid to confront the darker, hidden history

Ages 11–15

Time of Fire

Robert Westall

Grieving and separated from his father during World War II, Sonny searches for meaning amidst the falling bombs and the

Ages 10–14

Gulf

Robert Westall

For the child grappling with the distance of global conflicts or a sibling's confusing behavior. A intense look at empat

Ages 11–15

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

6 books

Ages 12–18

13 books