Books with author Richmal. Crompton

Just William makes his mark in this hilarious collection of twelve classic stories. Whether it`s trying to arrange a marriage for his sister or taking a job as a boot boy as step one in his grand plan to run away, William manages to cause chaos wherever he goes. Features a charming introduction by one of William`s famous fans, the wonderful comic writer Sue Townsend.

There is only one Just William. The loveable imp and his band of Outlaws have been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting hundreds of thousands of readers for years. Here William invents a water race where competitors have to run with a mouth full of water, without swallowing it or spitting it out. It`s just a shame he doesn`t have time to think before speaking to (and drenching!) Mrs Adolphus Crane during the race!

'If all girls are like that -' said William. 'Well, when you think of all the hundreds of girls there must be in the world -- well, it makes you feel sick.' William's natural desire to do the right thing leads him into serious trouble, as usual, and when blackmail and kidnapping are involved, it's no surprise. Even when he turns over a new leaf, the consequences are dire. But it's his new neighbour Violet Elizabeth Bott who really causes chaos -- and no one will believe that it's not William's fault ...

This is the second unabridged release of the classic William series. It was on Christmas Day that the centipede appeared on Aunt Evangeline's plate, the library clock was found mysteriously dismantled, and the conjuring trick with the egg went disastrously wrong. But as William's Aunt Lucy told him, "A Busy Day is a Happy Day"—and William is always eager to please adults. The terror of the Brown family is back, leaving a trail of havoc behind him—with the very best of intentions, of course.

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... Ten wonderful wartime stories where William proves himself just as dangerous, unpredictable and downright troublesome as the Enemy themselves!