Whatâs funniest about William is when heâs thumbing his nose at authority
Independent
Cromptonâs voice is dry, wry and ironic, in a style that you could say echoes Evelyn Waughâs . . . The Just William stories are, above all, funny
Telegraph
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 3/4There 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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A joyful edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton's bestselling, much-loved classic Just William. As brimming with fun and adventure as when it first published in 1922.
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Introduction - i: Foreword by Sue Townsend Chapter - 1: William Goes to the Pictures Chapter - 2: William the Intruder Chapter - 3: William Below Stairs Chapter - 4: The Fall of the Idol Chapter - 5: The Show Chapter - 6: A Question of Grammar Chapter - 7: âJumbleâ Chapter - 8: The Outlaws Chapter - 9: William and White Satin Chapter - 10: Williamâs New Yearâs Day Chapter - 11: The Best-laid Plans Chapter - 12: William Joins the Band of Hope
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There is only one William!
First published in 1922, Richmal Cromptonâs much-loved Just William series features some of the most enduring characters in childrenâs literature. Along with his gang of Outlaws, the mischievous and eternally scruffy William Brown gets up to all sorts of trouble. From the first title in the series, Just William, to the final title, William at War, these books are charming, nostalgic, funny and are the perfect remedy for children aged 9-11 who are tired of hearing about goody two-shoes. The books feature original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry and each cover has been individually created by some of the most talented illustrators of our time â from illustrators such as Chris Riddell, Lauren Child and Rebecca Cobb (to name but a few!) each cover brings the delightfully impish character of William Brown to life in its own originally quirky way.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781529076820
Publisert
2022-08-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Macmillan Children's Books
Vekt
186 gr
Høyde
197 mm
Bredde
131 mm
Dybde
17 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
JC, 02
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
272
Forfatter
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