What do you think?
Rate this book
Just William #10
William
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
261 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1929
10 people are currently reading
119 people want to read
About the author
Richmal Crompton
468 books172 followersRichmal Crompton Lamburn was initially trained as a schoolmistress but later became a popular English writer, best known for her Just William series of books, humorous short stories, and to a lesser extent adult fiction books.
Crompton's fiction centres around family and social life, dwelling on the constraints that they place on individuals while also nurturing them. This is best seen in her depiction of children as puzzled onlookers of society's ways. Nevertheless, the children, particularly William and his Outlaws, almost always emerge triumphant.
Crompton's fiction centres around family and social life, dwelling on the constraints that they place on individuals while also nurturing them. This is best seen in her depiction of children as puzzled onlookers of society's ways. Nevertheless, the children, particularly William and his Outlaws, almost always emerge triumphant.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
March 4, 2023
Wouter en zijn bendeleden blijven grappige (voor de buitenstaander) avonturen beleven. Steevast komt Wouter daardoor in de problemen. Dat vat hij fatalistisch op al zal hij toch wel proberen om er onder uit te komen, wat meestal niet lukt.
De zaken die gebeuren vallen onder kattekwaad (dat is toch de boodschap van de schrijver) maar komen vaak neer op diefstal en vandalisme. Nooit met slechte bedoelingen en het is geen stelen maar lenen!
Getekend door de tijd maar universeel door de achterliggende bedoeling. Het tekent een betere wereld en daar droomt iedereen toch nostalgisch van.
Alles blijft dicht bij huis en in beperkte kring. Per anekdote zijn er slechts enkele nieuwkomers zodat de auteur die karakters kan gebruiken om het verhaal aan op te hangen.
De school is er om genegeerd of vermeden te worden, straffen en nablijven horen er gewoon bij.
De ouders van Wouter leggen zich bij de hopeloosheid van de situatie neer en beschouwen Wouter en zijn fratsen als een soort natuurfenomeen waar niet tegen te beginnen valt. Ze proberen vooral te sussen en de eventuele schade te betalen.
Gappig, ouderwets, gematigd spannend, steeds weer verrassend en origineel.
De zaken die gebeuren vallen onder kattekwaad (dat is toch de boodschap van de schrijver) maar komen vaak neer op diefstal en vandalisme. Nooit met slechte bedoelingen en het is geen stelen maar lenen!
Getekend door de tijd maar universeel door de achterliggende bedoeling. Het tekent een betere wereld en daar droomt iedereen toch nostalgisch van.
Alles blijft dicht bij huis en in beperkte kring. Per anekdote zijn er slechts enkele nieuwkomers zodat de auteur die karakters kan gebruiken om het verhaal aan op te hangen.
De school is er om genegeerd of vermeden te worden, straffen en nablijven horen er gewoon bij.
De ouders van Wouter leggen zich bij de hopeloosheid van de situatie neer en beschouwen Wouter en zijn fratsen als een soort natuurfenomeen waar niet tegen te beginnen valt. Ze proberen vooral te sussen en de eventuele schade te betalen.
Gappig, ouderwets, gematigd spannend, steeds weer verrassend en origineel.
October 28, 2022
William, the lovable scamp turned 100 this year. What better time to make his acquaintance or renew old ties! The tenth in Crompton’s William series, “William” first published in 1929 continues the adventures of the 11 year old rascal, William, and his three equally disreputable friends Ginger, Henry and Douglas or the Outlaws as they call themselves. Living in a small English village, the four make up their own entertainment usually centred on the other residents, particularly newcomers to the village, whom they view with great interest. As usual, each volume contains around ten short episodes, complete in themselves.
The inclement weather leads William and Ginger to turn to books, an activity very unusual for them. This welcome change to their usually boisterous activities could be attributed to the fact that their respective elder brothers had acquired a large number of detective novels, which with or without permission, fell into their own hands. When the sun shines again, the Outlaws meet, and the two experts in detection share with their friends their newly acquired knowledge about murders, and poisoning, how to find clues, and why the police never can solve a case without the help of an outsider. William’s priceless knowhow is best expressed in his own words:
“Tell you what it is," he said, warming to his theme, "policemen have gotter be stupid 'cause of their clothes. I mean, all the policemen's clothes are made so big that they've gotter be very big men to fit 'em an' big men are always stupid 'cause of their strength all goin' to their bodies 'stead of their brains. That stands to reason, dun't it?"
One thing leads to another and the boys set off to solve a “murder”, leading to a set of hilarious capers.
Then follows the organizing of a greyhound race, with betting, as you can’t have a race without betting.
“Bettin's wrong," objected Henry piously. " "Only when it's horses," said William hastily; it's all right when it's greyhounds." " Besides," said Ginger, as if exculpating them still further in the matter, "Jumble's not exactly a greyhound either so it's prob'ly quite all right."
And where does one get a greyhound? Jumble has played so many roles in William’s escapades, that there is little need to look further.
"No one's ever found out exactly what sort of a dog Jumble is," he said distantly, "an' I bet he's as likely to be a greyhound as anythin'."
William’s boundless imagination and steely determination to achieve his goals, lead him from one dire predicament to another. If William decides to have 200 little fish in his aquarium (A leaky washing pail donated by the cook), 200 it is, not a single one less, no matter the consequences. Finding sneaky ways out of these mishaps is no hardship to a brain like William’s, and provides a bellyful of laughs to the reader.
Next a fair comes to their village, but only for one day, and William due to the treachery of his rival Hubert Lane, finds himself in detention. Apart from the usual attractions at the fair, there is a waxworks show, which is new to the Gang, but all the fun pales without William. This time Ginger sets out to recue him. How can William visit the fair, and not get caught? The fertile brains of the Outlaws can always provide a solution, no matter if there is a painful ending.
The Outlaws are looking for a new adventure. The recent fair inspires them. Why not their own Waxworks show? What will they be? “History people”. But where will they get the costumes? With the true zeal of innovators, nothing is impossible for this gang.
"History people jus' wore tablecloths and long stockings an' funny things on their heads. Anyone c'n get those. You can make crowns out of cardboard for kings, an' other people wore waste-paper baskets or well, p'raps not saucepans," ended William thoughtfully, remembering an occasion when a saucepan had slipped down over his head during his rendering of a dramatic part in a play and refused to be removed. And who would they choose? Why not the Kings who went to the crusades?
"Crusades ?" said Ginger vaguely. "Oh, they were jus' things people went to wearin' armour an' suchlike. There wasn't much goin' on at home those days, you see. It was before cinemas an' things were invented. They'd gotter do somethin'."
Not only did they go to extraordinary lengths to put up a show, but William had to fend off the hostile and knowledgeable audience which spotted similarities between the waxworks and the three missing outlaws, and large gaps in his knowledge of history. But Lady Luck does smile occasionally, and the show is a big success, bringing happy endings to other participants, as well.
Next comes a School collection for the new wing. Goaded by Hubert Lane’s announcement of donating five pounds, William instantly announces that the Outlaws would double the amount. Since their pockets are empty as usual, it is an impossible challenge. But William the incurable optimist, has his own views:
“Ten pounds isn't much. I mean" in answer to their gasp of incredulity, "it isn't much when you think of a hundred pounds or a thousand pounds or a million pounds. Why, when you think of a million pounds, ten pounds is " hardly anythin'. " An' when you think of twopence, which is all we get for pocket money," said Douglas gloomily, "it's a jolly lot."
Where there is a will, there is a way, and so the Outlaws prove.
Guy Fawkes Day is approaching, bringing with it a mixed bag of emotions. This is a day that the Outlaws look forward to the whole year, but this time, they have been banned from setting off fireworks, after their last attempt at manufacturing their own led to a narrow escape, while the shed went down in flames.
“I wonder why it's called Guy Fawkes Day." "'Cause a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up
the House of Commons," said Henry. Henry was always the best informed of the Outlaws.
" Why ? "'Cause he di'n' like 'em, I s'pose." " Why di'n' he like 'em? "People don't like 'em. You should hear my father goin' on about 'em. I be" t he'd blow 'em up if he knew how to."
The only alternative is Colonel Master’s glorious fireworks display every year, but the irascible Colonel is well up to their tricks, and earlier attempts at peeping over the garden wall resulted in a drenching from a hosepipe trained on them. The Outlaw’s all out attempts at laying their hands on the fireworks their hearts desire, seemed doomed to disappointment, till the sun breaks through. All set to enjoy their victory, they are disappointed once again. But they have their REVENGE!
Christmas is at hand and the Vicar’s wife has to turn to the Outlaw’s for help in collecting holly, as mumps has swept through the village and most of her regular little helpers are in bed. Only too eager to spend a full day in the woods with the wheelbarrow from the vicarage and full parental approval, they have a glorious time playing Indians, and Arabs, and to top it all, the Arab William is mistaken for a Martian by an old Professor, who achieves his lifelong ambition of meeting an alien.
William is never one to leave his friends in trouble. When his longtime friend and provider of cookie boys, Mrs. Roundway, worries about her rich, widowed sister being courted by a deceiver, William takes things into his own hands. His fertile imagination and glib tongue combined with practical action, when needed, help expose the erring suitor, and all ends well for his benefactor.
The last episode involves an enormous pig, for what is life in the English countryside without a gigantic pig? Shades of Emsworth and Blandings! Fearing severe reprisal from his father, when he is caught riding on a prize pig and his ears are twisted by the owner, William decides to blackmail Mr. Ballater into forgetting his complaint.
“He doesn't look as if he'd ever done anythin' wrong in his past," said Henry sadly; "he's got a a good sort of face." "Yes," said William eagerly, " but that's why he's never got found out. With him bavin' a good sort of face people took for granted that he hadn't done it. If he'd had a bad sort of face they'd have known he did it.' Did what?" said Henry the literal. 'Did whatever he did," said William. “Well, what did he do? " ' That's what we've gotter find out," said William, and added feelingly, "I bet he murdered someone pullin' their ears out."
Sometimes, luck is on William’s side and he not only, escapes just punishment, but emerges a hero in the bargain.
For this priceless series of 38 books published between 1919 and 1970 (posthumously), we are indebted to Richmal Crompton Lamburn, born in Bury, Lancashire to Clara and the Rev. John Lamburn, a classics master at Bury Grammar School. Crompton graduated in 1914 with a BA honours degree in Classics. She also took part in the Women's Suffrage movement. In 1914, she returned to St Elphin's as a Classics mistress and later, at age 27, moved to Bromley High School in southeast London where she began her writing in earnest. The William books sold over 12 million copies in the United Kingdom alone, and have been translated into 17 languages.. They have been adapted for films, stage-plays, and numerous radio and television series. Thomas Henry’s striking pen and ink drawings bring the series to life (Source: Wikipedia).
The inclement weather leads William and Ginger to turn to books, an activity very unusual for them. This welcome change to their usually boisterous activities could be attributed to the fact that their respective elder brothers had acquired a large number of detective novels, which with or without permission, fell into their own hands. When the sun shines again, the Outlaws meet, and the two experts in detection share with their friends their newly acquired knowledge about murders, and poisoning, how to find clues, and why the police never can solve a case without the help of an outsider. William’s priceless knowhow is best expressed in his own words:
“Tell you what it is," he said, warming to his theme, "policemen have gotter be stupid 'cause of their clothes. I mean, all the policemen's clothes are made so big that they've gotter be very big men to fit 'em an' big men are always stupid 'cause of their strength all goin' to their bodies 'stead of their brains. That stands to reason, dun't it?"
One thing leads to another and the boys set off to solve a “murder”, leading to a set of hilarious capers.
Then follows the organizing of a greyhound race, with betting, as you can’t have a race without betting.
“Bettin's wrong," objected Henry piously. " "Only when it's horses," said William hastily; it's all right when it's greyhounds." " Besides," said Ginger, as if exculpating them still further in the matter, "Jumble's not exactly a greyhound either so it's prob'ly quite all right."
And where does one get a greyhound? Jumble has played so many roles in William’s escapades, that there is little need to look further.
"No one's ever found out exactly what sort of a dog Jumble is," he said distantly, "an' I bet he's as likely to be a greyhound as anythin'."
William’s boundless imagination and steely determination to achieve his goals, lead him from one dire predicament to another. If William decides to have 200 little fish in his aquarium (A leaky washing pail donated by the cook), 200 it is, not a single one less, no matter the consequences. Finding sneaky ways out of these mishaps is no hardship to a brain like William’s, and provides a bellyful of laughs to the reader.
Next a fair comes to their village, but only for one day, and William due to the treachery of his rival Hubert Lane, finds himself in detention. Apart from the usual attractions at the fair, there is a waxworks show, which is new to the Gang, but all the fun pales without William. This time Ginger sets out to recue him. How can William visit the fair, and not get caught? The fertile brains of the Outlaws can always provide a solution, no matter if there is a painful ending.
The Outlaws are looking for a new adventure. The recent fair inspires them. Why not their own Waxworks show? What will they be? “History people”. But where will they get the costumes? With the true zeal of innovators, nothing is impossible for this gang.
"History people jus' wore tablecloths and long stockings an' funny things on their heads. Anyone c'n get those. You can make crowns out of cardboard for kings, an' other people wore waste-paper baskets or well, p'raps not saucepans," ended William thoughtfully, remembering an occasion when a saucepan had slipped down over his head during his rendering of a dramatic part in a play and refused to be removed. And who would they choose? Why not the Kings who went to the crusades?
"Crusades ?" said Ginger vaguely. "Oh, they were jus' things people went to wearin' armour an' suchlike. There wasn't much goin' on at home those days, you see. It was before cinemas an' things were invented. They'd gotter do somethin'."
Not only did they go to extraordinary lengths to put up a show, but William had to fend off the hostile and knowledgeable audience which spotted similarities between the waxworks and the three missing outlaws, and large gaps in his knowledge of history. But Lady Luck does smile occasionally, and the show is a big success, bringing happy endings to other participants, as well.
Next comes a School collection for the new wing. Goaded by Hubert Lane’s announcement of donating five pounds, William instantly announces that the Outlaws would double the amount. Since their pockets are empty as usual, it is an impossible challenge. But William the incurable optimist, has his own views:
“Ten pounds isn't much. I mean" in answer to their gasp of incredulity, "it isn't much when you think of a hundred pounds or a thousand pounds or a million pounds. Why, when you think of a million pounds, ten pounds is " hardly anythin'. " An' when you think of twopence, which is all we get for pocket money," said Douglas gloomily, "it's a jolly lot."
Where there is a will, there is a way, and so the Outlaws prove.
Guy Fawkes Day is approaching, bringing with it a mixed bag of emotions. This is a day that the Outlaws look forward to the whole year, but this time, they have been banned from setting off fireworks, after their last attempt at manufacturing their own led to a narrow escape, while the shed went down in flames.
“I wonder why it's called Guy Fawkes Day." "'Cause a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up
the House of Commons," said Henry. Henry was always the best informed of the Outlaws.
" Why ? "'Cause he di'n' like 'em, I s'pose." " Why di'n' he like 'em? "People don't like 'em. You should hear my father goin' on about 'em. I be" t he'd blow 'em up if he knew how to."
The only alternative is Colonel Master’s glorious fireworks display every year, but the irascible Colonel is well up to their tricks, and earlier attempts at peeping over the garden wall resulted in a drenching from a hosepipe trained on them. The Outlaw’s all out attempts at laying their hands on the fireworks their hearts desire, seemed doomed to disappointment, till the sun breaks through. All set to enjoy their victory, they are disappointed once again. But they have their REVENGE!
Christmas is at hand and the Vicar’s wife has to turn to the Outlaw’s for help in collecting holly, as mumps has swept through the village and most of her regular little helpers are in bed. Only too eager to spend a full day in the woods with the wheelbarrow from the vicarage and full parental approval, they have a glorious time playing Indians, and Arabs, and to top it all, the Arab William is mistaken for a Martian by an old Professor, who achieves his lifelong ambition of meeting an alien.
William is never one to leave his friends in trouble. When his longtime friend and provider of cookie boys, Mrs. Roundway, worries about her rich, widowed sister being courted by a deceiver, William takes things into his own hands. His fertile imagination and glib tongue combined with practical action, when needed, help expose the erring suitor, and all ends well for his benefactor.
The last episode involves an enormous pig, for what is life in the English countryside without a gigantic pig? Shades of Emsworth and Blandings! Fearing severe reprisal from his father, when he is caught riding on a prize pig and his ears are twisted by the owner, William decides to blackmail Mr. Ballater into forgetting his complaint.
“He doesn't look as if he'd ever done anythin' wrong in his past," said Henry sadly; "he's got a a good sort of face." "Yes," said William eagerly, " but that's why he's never got found out. With him bavin' a good sort of face people took for granted that he hadn't done it. If he'd had a bad sort of face they'd have known he did it.' Did what?" said Henry the literal. 'Did whatever he did," said William. “Well, what did he do? " ' That's what we've gotter find out," said William, and added feelingly, "I bet he murdered someone pullin' their ears out."
Sometimes, luck is on William’s side and he not only, escapes just punishment, but emerges a hero in the bargain.
For this priceless series of 38 books published between 1919 and 1970 (posthumously), we are indebted to Richmal Crompton Lamburn, born in Bury, Lancashire to Clara and the Rev. John Lamburn, a classics master at Bury Grammar School. Crompton graduated in 1914 with a BA honours degree in Classics. She also took part in the Women's Suffrage movement. In 1914, she returned to St Elphin's as a Classics mistress and later, at age 27, moved to Bromley High School in southeast London where she began her writing in earnest. The William books sold over 12 million copies in the United Kingdom alone, and have been translated into 17 languages.. They have been adapted for films, stage-plays, and numerous radio and television series. Thomas Henry’s striking pen and ink drawings bring the series to life (Source: Wikipedia).
February 8, 2021
Only read The Mystery at Oaklands but what a joyful read it was! Part of a book club (and attached podcast), this was picked for the "murder mystery" element, although in actual fact there is no murder at all. That doesn't at all remove from the joy of the read however, as it very much looks at the rise of the genre of murder mystery through the eyes of a child. There is a wonderful moment where the Outlaws get distracted whilst searching the home of the suspected victim, and they are distracted by a box of cookies. There is also an attempt to dress up as the victim (an elderly man who has indeed just been on holiday), to scare the "murderer" into revealing his crime. Of course, it all totally falls apart, but it was a very cosy, nostalgic read for anyone who knows the genre well. Also my first ever experience of a Just William book. Very enjoyable.
June 9, 2024
A great classic of children's literature, William Brown embodies boyish mischief. He is impervious to adult logic and lives only to have fun and let his imagination roam free. He won't be bullied or shamed into behaving as proper boys should. But, even though his long-suffering relatives are often unable to appreciate it, he has his own sense of honor.
The confusion and chaos caused by William and his friends, sometimes unwittingly and sometimes on purpose, are always funny. The Just William stories are basically following a set of similar formulas, but they are very effective: all the follies and ridiculousness of the adult world are exposed when they are near the destructive force of nature that is William & co. The stories work for both child and adult readers. Really funny to lose myself in William's world and William's logic.
The confusion and chaos caused by William and his friends, sometimes unwittingly and sometimes on purpose, are always funny. The Just William stories are basically following a set of similar formulas, but they are very effective: all the follies and ridiculousness of the adult world are exposed when they are near the destructive force of nature that is William & co. The stories work for both child and adult readers. Really funny to lose myself in William's world and William's logic.
September 24, 2022
Décimo libro de Guillermo, esta vez con poco protagonismo de sus hermanos (Robert y Ethel) y ausencia de Juanita. En "La doble vida de Guillermo" se ve obligado a interpretar dos personajes diferentes, Guillermo y un hermano gemelo bueno (Algernon). En "Los Proscritos van en busca del acebo" los Proscritos aceptan un trabajo para la mujer del párroco, pero el carro que les presta para hacer el trabajo es mas atractivo que la recogida de acebo. Para mi gusto la mejor es "Guillermo y el cerdo premiado" Guillermo monta en un cerdo al mejor estilo cowboy y detiene a un ladrón, en esta novela también interviene la mujer del párroco.
September 13, 2017
I have listened to some of the other books in the series and this one is just as good as all the others. The narrator is excellent and the author creates some amusing situations for William and his friends to get into. I like that the book shows a more innocent time when children could be more independent and go off and play for hours without their parents knowing where they were and nothing would happen to them. I recommend this audio book and its lots of fun and will provide some laugh out loud moments.
August 18, 2020
Another excellent collection of William stories. I thoroughly enjoyed the Outlaws antics in this volume, and I think it would be one of my favourites in the series.
Stories I particularly enjoyed included
'The Mystery at Oaklands'
'William's Double Life'
'Fireworks Strictly Prohibited'
'William and the Prize Pig'
'The Outlaws Fetch the Holly'
I often found myself laughing out loud and yearning for simpler days when ones only worries were playing and choosing which sweets to buy. Thoroughly recommend this book to anyone.
Stories I particularly enjoyed included
'The Mystery at Oaklands'
'William's Double Life'
'Fireworks Strictly Prohibited'
'William and the Prize Pig'
'The Outlaws Fetch the Holly'
I often found myself laughing out loud and yearning for simpler days when ones only worries were playing and choosing which sweets to buy. Thoroughly recommend this book to anyone.
August 5, 2019
I was captivated when I read this over 50 years ago. Why? It was nothing like the world I knew. Perhaps that was the appeal. The households were full of maids, cooks, gardeners and the like. On reading about those times now it brings a smile to my face. Even at William's station it was, "Upstairs, downstairs" all over again.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
September 27, 2017
That settles it - the William books have nothing further to offer me.
June 8, 2021
Very funny 😂
April 3, 2022
It's William. It's brilliant.
February 16, 2023
Už jen za Holčičku v bílém musím dát celé knize plný počet. A to nemusím ani počítat Jirku dvojčetem... Opět jsem se pobavila.
April 3, 2024
"William," the tenth instalment in Richmal Crompton's beloved Just William series, continues the hilarious chronicles of William Brown, a mischievous 11-year-old boy. Each story in this collection is a delightful escapade, brimming with William's unique brand of chaos and humour.
The book opens with "The Mystery of Oaklands," where William's fascination with detective novels leads him and his friends, the Outlaws, into a humorous misunderstanding involving their neighbour. This story sets the tone for the rest of the book, highlighting William's ability to turn even the most ordinary situations into extraordinary adventures.
In "The New Game," William's entrepreneurial spirit comes to the fore as he organises a greyhound race, only to find his plans spiralling into a comedic disaster. This story, like many others in the book, showcases William's ingenuity and his uncanny ability to persuade his friends to join in his often outlandish plans.
"William's Double Life" presents another facet of William's character – his flair for impersonation. Here, he ingeniously avoids trouble by adopting an alter ego, leading to a series of comic misunderstandings.
"William and the Waxwork Prince" and "William the Showman" delve into William's love for theatrics. Whether it's dealing with a waxwork figure or putting on a waxwork show, William's escapades are filled with humour and an endearing disregard for the consequences.
"William and the Prize Pig" closes the book with a story that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Just William series – a blend of mischief, adventure, and the ever-present charm of childhood.
Overall, "William" is a delightful read, filled with stories that are as entertaining now as they were when first published. Crompton's writing is timeless, capturing the essence of childhood with a blend of nostalgia and wit.
The book opens with "The Mystery of Oaklands," where William's fascination with detective novels leads him and his friends, the Outlaws, into a humorous misunderstanding involving their neighbour. This story sets the tone for the rest of the book, highlighting William's ability to turn even the most ordinary situations into extraordinary adventures.
In "The New Game," William's entrepreneurial spirit comes to the fore as he organises a greyhound race, only to find his plans spiralling into a comedic disaster. This story, like many others in the book, showcases William's ingenuity and his uncanny ability to persuade his friends to join in his often outlandish plans.
"William's Double Life" presents another facet of William's character – his flair for impersonation. Here, he ingeniously avoids trouble by adopting an alter ego, leading to a series of comic misunderstandings.
"William and the Waxwork Prince" and "William the Showman" delve into William's love for theatrics. Whether it's dealing with a waxwork figure or putting on a waxwork show, William's escapades are filled with humour and an endearing disregard for the consequences.
"William and the Prize Pig" closes the book with a story that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Just William series – a blend of mischief, adventure, and the ever-present charm of childhood.
Overall, "William" is a delightful read, filled with stories that are as entertaining now as they were when first published. Crompton's writing is timeless, capturing the essence of childhood with a blend of nostalgia and wit.
May 19, 2015
This book is the 10th book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton. Being one of the earlier Just William works, this book was quite difficult to get hold of. Felt lucky when I accidentally found this on the Internet Archive.
As usual William and friends do perfect justice to their 'outlaw' way of life in almost every story. Mr. and Mrs. Brown too make their appearances in some of the stories, though Robert and Ethel are absent in most.
Among the 10 stories in this book - William's Double Life (the story featured in the cover), William and the Waxwork Prince (way to go Ginger!) and Fireworks Strictly Prohibited (grownups and stolen fireworks!) were the very best.
As usual William and friends do perfect justice to their 'outlaw' way of life in almost every story. Mr. and Mrs. Brown too make their appearances in some of the stories, though Robert and Ethel are absent in most.
Among the 10 stories in this book - William's Double Life (the story featured in the cover), William and the Waxwork Prince (way to go Ginger!) and Fireworks Strictly Prohibited (grownups and stolen fireworks!) were the very best.
Read
August 3, 2011Sterk bok om hvor onde mennesker kan bli.
January 25, 2017
Was given this book as a child, this character is hard to hate. ;
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews