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Everyone's favourite troublemaker is back in Richmal Crompton's William the Bad – with a fun and contemporary cover illustrated by Chris Garbutt and an introduction by writer Anne Fine.William doesn't understand why he's not invited to Robert and Ethel's fancy-dress party – what could possibly go wrong? Desperate for an invite, his search for the perfect costume causes mayhem. Somehow nothing ever goes to plan when William the Bad is around!There i...

First published in 1922, Just William gathers a sequence of brisk comic episodes centred on William Brown, the eleven-year-old ringleader of the Outlaws. In lucid, ironic prose, Crompton turns suburban middle-class England into a theatre of misunderstandings, moral experiments, and anarchic play. The illustrations, traditionally associated with Thomas Henry, sharpen the book's satirical energy, fixing William's scowls, schemes, and sudden inspirations in memorable visual form. Though writt...

Everyone's favourite troublemaker, William Brown, is back in Richmal Crompton's William's Happy Days, a hilarious collection of classic Just William stories – with a contemporary cover illustrated by Steven Lenton and an introduction by Outnumbered actor Daniel Roche.When William's mother offers him a birthday party, he is suspicious – what's the catch? Convinced that he will have to do something boring in exchange, William refuses to be caught ou...

Everyone's favourite troublemaker is causing trouble all year round in this charming, festive anniversary edition of William at Christmas, with nine classic stories by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring Thomas Henry’s original illustrations and an introduction by Julia Donaldson.'William is as fresh and funny as ever' – Chris Riddell, author and illustrator.

In "William - The Fourth," Richmal Crompton continues the beloved adventures of her perennial mischief-maker, William Brown. The book is set in early 20th century England, capturing the spirit of childhood with a humorous yet poignant lens. Crompton employs a witty narrative style, rich in dialogue and vivid imagery, as she explores themes of innocence, rebellion, and social expectations. Through a series of chaotic escapades, William navigates the complexities of growing up, challenging t...

Wartime William is still up to mischief!William is always ready to offer his services to his country. But why is it that his enthusiastic contribution is so seldom appreciated? William is determined to do his bit, but unfortunately no one else thinks he'd make a hero . . .William at War by Richmal Compton is a selection of ten of William's most wonderful wartime stories in which William proves himself just as dangerous, unpredictable and downright ...

First published in 1925. There is only one Just William. The loveable imp has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting hundreds of thousands of readers for years. Here, lisping, frilly-dressed Violet Elizabeth becomes William's worst nightmare. Not only does she expect him to play fairies - she even expects him to kiss her.

A humorous children’s novel featuring mischievous adventures and ironic moral lessons.