During a conversation at work the other day about our school days I recalled that one of my art teachers had written a novel which had been published in 1975 a couple of years after I left school.
Bob Westall
I was now curious about his books success... so I went on the internet when I got home to see if I could find any information.
I was amazed....
Bob Westall has had over forty books published and a BBC TV series had been made of his first book "The Machine Gunners" he had also won many awards.
Bob Westall has had over forty books published and a BBC TV series had been made of his first book "The Machine Gunners" he had also won many awards.
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| The first novel has been reprinted many times. |
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| Robert Westall 1929-1993 |
There is even has a Blue Plaque on his birthplace... a great honour in the UK.
I have added a link to his wikipedia page.... how many of us have a page about our life on the internet?
I have added a link to his wikipedia page.... how many of us have a page about our life on the internet?
6 comments:
Fun post Andrew!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
How cool that you had him as a teacher. I don't think any of my teachers have become famous.
oh that's really cool. he obviously made an impact on you and SO many others. neat to hear a success story...
Hi Andrew ...Well I must say you have had some interesting people and events happening where you live....I don't recall anything interesting or eventful happening in the little place where I was born and raised...well of course except for me ..of course haha!! ♥ Grace
Great tribute to you teacher. I love the book cover.
He looks like a great person!
Wonderful tribute to him!
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