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William the Outlaw (Paperback)
Richmal Crompton; Illustrated by Thomas Henry
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William Brown returns and is up to his usual tricks in this
centenary anniversary edition of William the Outlaw, with ten
classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new
generation of readers. Featuring original inside illustrations by
Thomas Henry and an introduction by Francesca Simon. 'William is as
fresh and funny as ever' - Chris Riddell 'Gloriously funny' - Sue
Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty,
lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family
and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.
William and the Outlaws are back and up to no good. In this
collection of ten stories, a long-awaited visitor arrives and wants
to send William away to boarding school! Luckily, William the
noisy, wild and muddy Outlaw always has something up his sleeve.
He's not about to let that happen. Enjoy more of William's
adventures in Just William, More William, William Again and William
at Christmas.
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Just William (Paperback)
Richmal Crompton; Introduction by Sue Townsend
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R249
R203
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A joyful anniversary edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of
the first publication of Richmal Crompton's bestselling, much-loved
classic Just William - updated for a new generation of readers.
Featuring the original text illustrations by Thomas Henry and an
introduction by Sue Townsend. 'William is as fresh and funny as
ever' - Chris Riddell 'Gloriously funny' - Sue Townsend, author of
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 There is only one
William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable bundle of
mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting
his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922. Whether he's
meant to be babysitting, putting on a show with his trusty gang of
friends, the Outlaws, or meeting his faithful dog, Jumble, William
Brown always has a new scheme up his sleeve. His intentions are
good but nothing ever quite goes to plan in this hilarious
collection of eleven stories about everyone's favourite
troublemaker. Enjoy more of William's adventures in More William,
William Again, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.
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More William (Paperback)
Richmal Crompton; Illustrated by Thomas Henry; Introduction by Martin Jarvis
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William Brown is back in this 100th anniversary edition of More
William, featuring fourteen funny, classic Just William adventures
by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. This
edition featurres timeless original artwork from Thomas Henry, and
an introduction by Martin Jarvis. 'William is as fresh and funny as
ever' - Chris Riddell 'Gloriously funny' - Sue Townsend, author of
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 There is only one
William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of
mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting
his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922. William Brown and
the Outlaws are up to their old tricks with more hilarious
mischief, mayhem and muddles. When Aunt Lucy says that 'a busy day
is a happy day', William does his best to keep himself very busy
indeed. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates his efforts.
Including fourteen fantastic stories, More William is as funny as
ever. This delightful children's classic features the original
inside illustrations by Thomas Henry. Enjoy more of William's
adventures in Just William, William Again, William the Outlaw and
William at Christmas.
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. 'Gloriously funny' - Sue Townsend, author of The
Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 There is only one William.
This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp has been
harassing his unfortunate family and delighting readers since 1922.
It's the holiday season and William Brown has lots to do. Not only
does he need to find the hidden Christmas presents and get ready
for the local pantomime, but he also has to put up with prim and
proper aunts. Joined by his gang of ever faithful Outlaws, he's
sure to make Christmas unforgettable and attract trouble wherever
he goes. Enjoy more of William's adventures in Just William, More
William, William Again and William the Outlaw.
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William Again (Paperback)
Richmal Crompton; Illustrated by Thomas Henry; Introduction by Louise Rennison
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William is back and just as mischievous as ever! Dive into this
collection of classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton,
featuring the endearing and troublesome William Brown - updated for
a new generation of readers. Bursting with fun, adventure and wit,
this centenary anniversary edition features Thomas Henry's original
inside illustrations and an introduction by Louise Rennison.
'William is as fresh and funny as ever' - Chris Riddell 'Gloriously
funny' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole
Aged 13 3/4 There is only one William. This tousle-headed,
snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief has been harassing his
unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of
admirers since 1922. In this collection of fourteen stories,
William Brown has his sights set on the stage. When William gets to
work writing, directing and performing in his very own play, he
intends to amaze and impress his audience - whether they like it or
not! Enjoy more of William's adventures in Just William, More
William, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.
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Just William (Hardcover)
Richmal Crompton; Introduction by Sue Townsend; Cover design or artwork by Thomas Henry
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A tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief,
William Brown has been harassing his unfortunate family and
delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922. Part
of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning,
clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon
markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for
any book lover. This edition features original illustrations by
Thomas Henry and a foreword by novelist, dramatist and screenwriter
Roddy Doyle. Just William is Richmal Crompton's first book about
the incorrigible William Brown. Follow his adventures from getting
over a school teacher crush to a failed attempt at baby-sitting,
and from throwing a wild party to meeting his faithful dog Jumble
in this hilarious collection of stories.
In The Lobster's Birthday and Other Stories, discover what happens
when you wake up thirsty in the middle of the night. How do you
play a trick on the most insufferable boy in the village, while
helping out Aunt Arabelle at the same time? What would you do on
your birthday if you were a lobster? Find out when you join
Harriet, Just William, and Harold and Gloria in this comical
collection of short stories. Chucklers is a series of funny novels,
short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure
for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied
collection which is packed with fantastic illustrations. Books
contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading.
Help with children's reading development also available at
www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The series is written by top children's
authors and edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong. The books
are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the
right book.
The thoughts of schoolboy William Brown; "That actor bloke Martin
Jarvis has helped me rekord this audio. He thinks he can tork like
me, but he can't. I sound better. So pay no attenshun to him. Jus'
listen to me tellin' you 'bout the most important things in life!"
LISTINGS: 1. My Summer Holiday 2. What's Wrong with Civilizashun,
3. The Job I'd Like Best 4. Commonsense About Holidays, 5. School
is a Waste of Time 6. My Day in London 7. Something Like a Change
8. I'll Tell You What's Wrong with Christmas 9. Home for the
Holidays 10. William's Christmas Presents 11. Christmas Day with
William 12. New Year's Day
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Just William
Richmal Crompton
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R374
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In this collection of six full-length Christmas stories we
encounter the irrepressible William Brown as an unlikely
carol-singer, a pantomime-bear, Arab chief and conjurer. And
between being mistaken for a Martian and becoming a burglar,
William provides his family, friends (and many assorted aunts) with
a Christmas they'll never forget. Neither will you... As William
himself would say, 'Happy list'nin'!'
Described by the Daily Telegraph as 'the wizard of the talking
book', Martin Jarvis has made the voices of William and his gang of
outlaws his own in these marvellous readings. Roar with laughter as
the lovable rogue, hampered by the loathsome Violet Elizabeth,
wreaks havoc in this hilarious collection. Includes the following
stories: 'The Christmas Truce'; 'Only Just in Time'; 'The Midnight
Adventure of Miss Montague'; 'William and the Musician'; 'William
Leads a Better Life'; 'William and the Twins'; 'William's
Birthday'; 'William and the Little Girl'; 'The Outlaws and Cousin
Percy' and 'William and the Princess Goldilocks'. 'There's nothing
to touch them' - Independent on Sunday. 2 CDs. 2 hrs 30 mins.
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Just William (Paperback)
Richmal Crompton; Illustrated by Thomas Henry
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A deeply engaging portrait of village life with a matchless cast of
characters, Leadon Hill bursts with all the light exuberance of
Richmal Crompton's Just William. The quiet English village of
Leadon Hill is ruled by Miss Mitcham - a tiny, sharp old woman who
sees and hears everything from behind her lace curtains, and
brutally tears apart the lives and reputations of those who cross
her. Amongst her victims is Marcia Faversham, wife to the fussy and
uninspiring John and mother to three young children - sporty,
overconfident Hugo, gentle Moyna, and little Tim who has been
weakened by polio. When John leaves for a four-month fishing trip,
Marcia dares to hope for a little tranquility, but changes are
afoot in Leadon Hill; the house next door has been let to Helen
West, a young, bohemian woman from Italy, and Miss Mitcham sets out
to make her life very unpleasant indeed . . .
When we first meet Millicent Dorrington she is a young lady on the
verge of womanhood in inter-war England. The daughter of a wealthy
mill-owner and one of five children - Gordon, Denis, Janet, Lorna,
Cecily and Bunny - she is tormented by the high walls of their
home, White Lodge, which hold her in. The young Millicent tells her
father that she is destined for great things - that she is
desperate to break free . . . But while Millicent's siblings grow
up, move on and experience life, their freedom confines her. Held
back by the bonds of family, unable to leave her siblings behind,
Millicent appears to miss out on the joys of life. But as time goes
on, she becomes the centre that holds her family together. Perhaps
Millicent's great destiny was, after all, to remain at home; remain
at one with those who love her most and see out her final days in
the warmth of the White Lodge. Tender, humorous, gentle and quietly
devastating, Richmal Crompton's Millicent Dorrington is the
powerful story of a woman, a mother and a friend.
Listening at its finest and great fun for all the family...Here's
everybody's favourite schoolboy! Martin Jarvis is the hilarious
multi-award-winning reader of Richmal Crompton's Just William
Stories. Now packaged together in one unique collection package his
Just William recordings for CSA WORD are the only ones available on
the market complete and unabridged. Nothing has been cut or missed
out so don't you miss out either...
Richmal Crompton's adult novels are an absolute delight and every
bit as charming as her beloved Just William series. The Old Man's
Birthday is both a nostalgic treat for fans of the gentler brand of
interwar fiction, and a dry satire of British village life. Matthew
Rowston is turning ninety-five. A lovable rogue approaching his
dotage, he has very little time for the high moral standards and
rigid ideas of propriety espoused by his spinster daughter. Things
get interesting when he invites his estranged son, the bright and
lively Stephen, and his beautiful partner to his celebratory
dinner. Over the course of the day, Matthew walks around the
village, introducing the pair to his large and varied clan, from
the aging Jolly-hockey sticks granddaughter who is considering a
torrid affair of her own, to his elderly bookish bachelor son and
the lovely great-granddaughter struggling to find her place in the
world, doomed to work as a clerk in her dull and dismal father's
firm. Teeming beneath the calm surface of village and family life,
lies a whole world of secrets and desires, hopes and dreams. Mrs
Dalloway with a dash of dry humour, Mapp and Lucia with a slightly
melancholy tone, this is the perfect heritage read for fans of
1930s fiction at its best.
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