Robert swindells, author of stone cold, on librarything. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Robert swindells audio books, best sellers, author bio. This book just shouts out that it could be disturbing, and so it has been on my tbr shelf. Robert swindells books list of books by author robert swindells. Bob swindells born 20 march 1939 is an author of childrens and young adult literature. Swindells born 20 march 1939 is an english author of childrens and young kid fiction. He left the local secondary modern school at fifteen to work as a copy holder on the local newspaper. Swindells has also become popular with younger readers, penning picture books such as rolf and rosie and chapter books like the secret of weeping wood. Robert swindells books list of books by author robert. Unbeliever puffin teenage fiction by swindells, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Han tjanstgjorde sedan vid royal air force och hade ett antal olika jobb innan han borjade arbeta som larare. Without talking down to his younger readers, swindells offers.
Over the years i have read a lot of books by robert swindells, and have often found them somewhat disturbing. Stone cold by swindells, robert 9780140362510 brownsbfs. Robert swindells is the author of a number of bestselling titles, including the carnegie medalwinning stone cold. Buy stone cold by robert swindells, in very good condition. I have to agree about the ending of the book i really do think this book could and should have gone out with a bang but instead was abrubt,a little boring and very depressing in my opinion but the rest of the book was great and although it was dark i think it was a real joyride of a read and a good. Bob swindells born 20 march, 1939 is an author of children s and young adult literature. Fliss realises that it is the house in her dream, except there is no room. When speculating about the reasons for his success as a writer, swindells has said that both chance and talent have much to do with it. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry. Room download free pdf and ebook writer robert swindells in english published by random house childrens publishers uk. A description of tropes appearing in robert swindells. Her world of strict parents and religious rules is turned upside down when a new boy arrives at her school, where she is consistently bullied.
Home authors rights brochure rights submissions author events copyright. Born in bradford, the first of five children, swindells worked for a local newspaper after leaving school aged 15. For the youngkif novel stone cold heinemann, 2016, which dealt with homelessness, he won the annual carnegie medal from the library association, recognizing the years outstanding childrens book by a british subject. Robert swindells left school at fifteen to work on a local newspaper. Sep 08, 2004 no angels by robert swindells is the tale of nikki minton and nick webley. I first came across robert swindells brother in the land back in my school days, in early 2000s when i was in the school library. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Aug 16, 2011 robert swindells was born in bradford, united kingdom on march 20, 1939. At seventeen, he joined the raf for three years, then trained and worked as a teacher. Several of his books have won awards, including stone cold, which won the carnegie medal and nightmare stairs and blitzed, both red house childrens book award winners. This book just shouts out that it could be disturbing, and so it has been on my tbr shel. Swindells born 20 march 1939 is an english author of childrens and young kid fiction for the youngkif novel stone cold heinemann, 2016, which dealt with homelessness, he won the annual carnegie medal from the library association, recognizing the years outstanding childrens book.
Many of swindells s other books have similarly chilling elements, and he is able to demonstrate how the courage of his characters enables them to survive. For the youngkif novel stone cold heinemann, 2016, which dealt with. Review of abomination by robert swindells chapters 126. Martha and her parents belong to a strict religious group called righteous, but martha hates this religion because she is not allowed to wear trendy clothes, watch tv and computers, but the worst. Stone cold by robert swindells, matt jones 9780140362510. Buy puffin essentials stone cold puffin teenage fiction book. Everything from best of friends to brother in the land. Robert swindells has 7 books on goodreads with 18436 ratings. Robert swindells primary author only author division.
When she arrives at whitby, the hotel looks familiar. Swindells born 20 march 1939 is an english author of childrens and young kid fiction for the youngkif novel stone cold heinemann, 2016, which dealt with homelessness, he won the annual carnegie medal from the library association, recognizing the years outstanding childrens book by a british subject. Han on kirjoittanut yli 50 kirjaa ja saanut merkittavia palkintoja, muun muassa childrens book award palkinnon vuosina 1990 ja 1998 seka carnegiemitalin vuonna 1994 kirjastaan kivikovat kadut. See all books authored by robert swindells, including brother in the land, and the orchard book of viking stories orchard book of, and more on. Robert swindells is a popular english novelist for children and young adults, perhaps best known for brother in the land, the story of a boys struggle for survival after a nuclear holocaust. Childrens books people robert swindells books for keeps the. Swindells arbetade for en lokaltidning efter att ha avslutat sina studier vid 15 ars alder. His books often have a rural north west setting, and north east place names get. No angels by robert swindells goodreads share book. The book deals with issues such as loneliness, begging, sleeping rough, hunger as well as abduction and murder. Robert swindells is a highly successful writer for children and young adults. Robert swindells is currently considered a single author.
No angels by robert swindells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The intriguing and thoughtprovoking parallel narratives gives. Bob swindells born 20 march, 1939 is an author of childrens and young adult literature. No angels longman literature hardcover mar 11 2005. Now a fulltime writer, he is the author of a number of bestselling titles for the random. Swindells fodd 20 mars 1939 i bradford, ar en brittisk forfattare av ungdomslitteratur. Robert swindells had found a way to voice his strongly held political convictions through his writing, which has been his trademark ever since. Fliss has a nightmare about room on the night before her school trip. Prolific from the 1970s onward, his novels, generally featuring protagonists aged around eleven to mid teens, often focus on supernatural fiction and science fiction, typically within a recognisable setting, with blunt candour about the darker consequences of such themes. Im falling falling down steep, narrow stairs if i hit the bottom asleep, i know ill never wake. But at the stroke of midnight changes take place and fliss and her friends are drawn into danger. Jan 04, 2007 buy nightmare stairs new ed by robert swindells isbn. Robert swindells writes the kind of books that are so scary, youre afraid to turn the page, daily telegraph. The full bibliography of the author robert swindells below includes book jacket images whenever possible.
A tense, exciting thriller combined with a perceptive and harrowing portrait of life on the streets as a serial killer preys on the young and vulnerable homeless. Robert swindells was born in bradford in 1939, the eldest of five children. Browse and buy a vast selection of young adult fiction books and collectibles on. Stone cold 9780140362510 by robert swindells, matt jones. Robert swindells is a popular english novelist for children and young adults.
Stone cold by robert swindells used world of books. He left school at 15 and worked in a variety of jobs, including primary school teaching, before becoming a fulltime writer. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Stone cold is an exciting and disturbing thriller by robert swindells a tense. What are the different hardware that will be needed by producer of the voice mail the srvice provider and the beneficiary. Swindells has been writing young adult fiction since 1973. He has won the childrens book award twice, for brother in the land and for room.
Robert swindells carnegie medal winner and costa shortlisted author a powerful, thrilling writer independent on sunday multiaward winning author robert swindells first published book began life as a thesis for his teacher training finals at huddersfield polytechnic. Shop young adult fiction books and collectibles abebooks. Every night, she has the same terrible nightmare of falling downstairs. Stone cold robert swindells paperback musicmagpie store. Stone cold is an exciting and disturbing thriller by robert swindells a tense, exciting thriller combined with a perceptive and harrowing portrait of life on the streets as a serial killer preys on the young and vulnerable homeless. In 1994, he won the carnegie medal for stone cold, and also the sheffield book award. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Robert swindells lives on the yorkshire moors and is a fulltime writer.
Robert swindells unique novel tells the story of a 12yearold girl, named martha dewhurst. Stone cold is an exciting and disturbing thriller by robert swindells. Jan 23, 2007 robert swindells is the author of a number of bestselling titles, including the carnegie medalwinning stone cold. I think this book was intended for young adults or even adults. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. As a teenager of fourteen years of age, i was already reading hardhitting crime novels, and truestories and so i liked the front cover of brother in the land. The main characters in this book are martha and scott. Winner of the carnegie medal robert swindells lives on the yorkshire moors and is a fulltime writer. No angels by robert swindells book cover, description, publication history. Mar 11, 2005 no angels longman literature hardcover mar 11 2005. Robert swindells wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Now a fulltime writer, he is the author of a number of bestselling titles for the random house childrens list. No angels puffin teenage books by robert swindells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Room download free pdf and ebook by robert swindells.
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