Wartime William is still up to mischief!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 . . . William at War by Richmal Compton is a selection of ten of William's most wonderful wartime stories in which William proves himself just as dangerous, unpredictable and downright troublesome as the Enemy! This much-loved children's classic features contemporary cover art by Michael Foreman, an introduction by actor and comedian John Sessions, along with the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry – allowing a new generation to enjoy this unforgettable character.There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, loveable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Enjoy more of William's adventures in Just William and Still William.
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Richmal Crompton's much-loved character, William Brown, is back in ten wartime stories, set during World War II. With an introduction by John Sessions.
Introduction - i: Foreword by John Sessions Chapter - 1: William and A.R.P. Chapter - 2: William Does His Bit Chapter - 3: William – the Fire-fighter Chapter - 4: The Outlaws and the Parachutist Chapter - 5: William – the Salvage Collector Chapter - 6: William and the Bomb Chapter - 7: Reluctant Heroes Chapter - 8: William and the Mock Invasion Chapter - 9: William and the Tea-cake Chapter - 10: The Battle of Flowers
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Richmal Crompton's much-loved character, William Brown, is back in ten wartime stories, set during World War II. Now with a contemporary cover look
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
9781447285366
Publisert
2015-05-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Macmillan Children's Books
Vekt
200 gr
Høyde
184 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
23 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
304

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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, William the Lawless, in 1970, after Richmal Crompton's death.