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Robert Swindells

    March 20, 1939

    Robert Swindells is celebrated for his authentic and impactful storytelling, often focusing on the experiences of young people confronting challenging circumstances. His narratives are marked by a direct, unvarnished style that explores themes of resilience, social justice, and the complexities of growing up. Swindells excels at creating relatable characters who demonstrate remarkable courage in the face of adversity, offering readers profound insights into their struggles and triumphs. His work resonates deeply, prompting reflection and emotional connection.

    The Secret of Weeping Wood
    Smash!
    Room 13 And Inside The Worm
    The Secret of the Weeping Woods
    Peril in the Mist
    The Strange Tale of Ragger Bill
    • The Strange Tale of Ragger Bill

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Fast-paced action and eerie mysteries define these adaptations of Robert Swindells' Carnegie Medal-winning The Outfit books, making them ideal for reluctant young adult readers. The vibrant characters and engaging narratives draw in readers, ensuring an entertaining experience while exploring themes of adventure and intrigue.

      The Strange Tale of Ragger Bill
      4.0
    • Peril in the Mist

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Fast-paced action and eerie mysteries define these adaptations of Robert Swindells' Carnegie Medal-winning The Outfit series. Featuring vibrant characters, these books are tailored for reluctant young adult readers, making them an engaging choice for those who may struggle with reading.

      Peril in the Mist
      4.0
    • The Secret of the Weeping Woods

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Fast-paced action and intriguing mysteries characterize these adaptations of Robert Swindells' Carnegie Medal-winning The Outfit books. Featuring vibrant characters, they are tailored to engage reluctant young adult readers, making them an ideal choice for those seeking thrilling narratives.

      The Secret of the Weeping Woods
      4.0
    • Room 13 And Inside The Worm

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      For when Fliss and her friends are chosen to re-enact the legend for the village Festival, the four who are to play the part of the worm dance as one across the ground. Somehow the worm itself is returning - with a thousand-year hunger in its belly, and a burning desire for vengeance.

      Room 13 And Inside The Worm
      4.2
    • Smash!

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Steve knows he's not a racist, so when he's given a leaflet by Blackout, he thinks he might go to a meeting just out of curiosity. Ashraf is Steve's friend, but a recent mugging has made him look at white people in a new light, and he decides to attend a meeting of Khalifa. As racial tensions finally explode, Steve and Ashraf are swept along in a tide of increasing violence which threatens not just their friendship but their whole future. Suggested level: secondary.

      Smash!
      3.5
    • The Secret of Weeping Wood

      • 115 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Meet Mickey, Shaz, Jillo, Titch and Raider (the dog), better known as The Outfit. In their first adventure, they hear strange noises coming from creepy Sycamore Thicket. Can it be the ghosts who are supposed to haunt Weeping Wood? It's up to The Outfit to discover the truth.

      The Secret of Weeping Wood
      3.8
    • A Serpent's Tooth

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Chaos and mass hysteria spread when a workman falls ill on the site of a proposed nuclear waste dump, an area which thirteen-year-old Lucy's second sight reveals as an old burial place for victims of the Black Death.

      A Serpent's Tooth
      2.0
    • The Ghosts of Givenham Mansion

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Fast-paced action and eerie mysteries define these adaptations of Robert Swindells' Carnegie Medal-winning The Outfit series. Designed for reluctant young adult readers, the books feature vibrant characters that engage and captivate, making them an ideal choice for those seeking thrilling narratives.

      The Ghosts of Givenham Mansion
      3.4
    • After nuclear war hits England, a teenage survivor and his little brother must fight for their lives in a harsh new world.

      Brother in the land.
      4.0
    • A Candle in the Dark

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      When Jimmy Booth becomes a collier's apprentice he discovers that life at the coal face is harsh, violent and dangerous. Even more dangerous is the mystery surrounding the pit and its 'closed road'

      A Candle in the Dark
      3.9