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 ¾There 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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A festive edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Richmal Crompton's bestselling and beloved classic Just William – a series that has been delighting readers for generations.
Introduction - i: Foreword by Julia Donaldson Chapter - 1: A Busy Day (from More William) Chapter - 2: William All the Time (from William the Fourth) Chapter - 3: William’s Truthful Christmas (from Still William) Chapter - 4: William Starts the Holidays (from William the Conqueror) Chapter - 5: William Joins the Waits (from William in Trouble) Chapter - 6: William Plays Santa Claus (from William the Outlaw) Chapter - 7: The Outlaws Fetch the Holly (from William) Chapter - 8: The Christmas Truce (from William’s Happy Days) Chapter - 9: William’s Christmas Eve (from William the Gangster) Chapter - 10: A Present from William (from William the Detective)
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First published in 1922, Richmal Crompton’s much-loved Just William series features some of the most enduring characters in children’s 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 – 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
9781529076912
Publisert
2022-10-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Macmillan Children's Books
Vekt
186 gr
Høyde
200 mm
Bredde
136 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

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Richmal Crompton was born in Lancashire in 1890. The first story about William Brown appeared in Home magazine in 1919, and the first collection of William stories was published in book form three years later. In all, thirty-eight William books were published, the last one in 1970, after Richmal Crompton's death.