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Now with a fantastic re-designed cover to tie-in with the brand new BBC WILLIAM television series!
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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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I first read this book (and several others in the series) back in the 1950s. At the time I found it entertaining and amusing. I have now bought the kindle version to read both for myself, but also aloud to younger children. Like Winnie the Pooh it has a charm which stretches across the generations, though I expect that some of the vocabulary will need explanation to some of the younger listeners. I still find the humour amusing as an adult, though the settings are somewhat dated (I remember thinking this even in the 1950s!). Nevertheless, this is an excellent children's book!
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have not bought this book. I would probabaly love it, but if I buy in future I will reveiw it then. Please check your records
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Clever and humorous series of books for kids
14 Oct 2010
Format:Paperback
I remember reading a whole lot of books in the William series when I was about 12 or 13 during the summer holidays. I remember not putting down these books for days on end and just getting totally mesmerized by the antics and adventures of William, the Outlaws and other supporting characters. I remember cycling to the local lending library to hunt for other William books and taking as much as I could. Recently I downloaded the Just William and More William books for my Android phone through the Kindle app. It was pure nostalgia and I read through them fondly. I tried reading some other books that I loved as a kid and I could barely get through the first few pages. But the William books and their wit and humor are timeless. Even my wife found them highly entertaining and constantly flipping through them when she gets some down time.
Now that I'm much older, I realize how clever Richmal Crompton's writings are and how colorful and wonderfully fleshed out all characters are. What's more amazing is that I just found out the author is a woman and its incredible how precisely and vividly she has portrayed what run's through the minds of 11 year old boys. The rough and rowdy lead character of the 11 year old William is much more nuanced than I realized with a big heart and great sense of morality. Almost like a modern day Bart Simpson but with a greater set of morals, thirst for adventure, exploration and a wild imagination. The subtle social commentary and satire about the author's time, outrageous but believable adventures of William, the different levels of humor which should please both adults and kids makes me believe that these books are far superior to the 'dumbed-down' version of children's books available nowadays. Now that I have a baby girl of my own, I can't wait to read to her about William and the Outlaws when she is older. The language might be a bit high brow for small children with British slang and some dry wit, but that shouldn't stop parents and I'm sure these will create opportunities for parents to discuss vocabulary while enjoying the witty humor and adventures of William with their children. Happy reading!
Now that I'm much older, I realize how clever Richmal Crompton's writings are and how colorful and wonderfully fleshed out all characters are. What's more amazing is that I just found out the author is a woman and its incredible how precisely and vividly she has portrayed what run's through the minds of 11 year old boys. The rough and rowdy lead character of the 11 year old William is much more nuanced than I realized with a big heart and great sense of morality. Almost like a modern day Bart Simpson but with a greater set of morals, thirst for adventure, exploration and a wild imagination. The subtle social commentary and satire about the author's time, outrageous but believable adventures of William, the different levels of humor which should please both adults and kids makes me believe that these books are far superior to the 'dumbed-down' version of children's books available nowadays. Now that I have a baby girl of my own, I can't wait to read to her about William and the Outlaws when she is older. The language might be a bit high brow for small children with British slang and some dry wit, but that shouldn't stop parents and I'm sure these will create opportunities for parents to discuss vocabulary while enjoying the witty humor and adventures of William with their children. Happy reading!
A Peice For The Ages
1 Jun 2010
Format:Kindle Edition
This is one of those books that every person that speaks English and loves to laugh has to read. It is truely one of the greates peices of literature that I have ever touched. Totally worth the price; read it to your children if you can.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Just William
4 April 2012
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Richmal Crompton was a favourite author of mine when I was much younger.
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I haven't purchased this book.
I thought about it and decided not to.
Consequently it does not appear on my Kindle.
Hope I haven't been debited for it??
BUT!!!
I haven't purchased this book.
I thought about it and decided not to.
Consequently it does not appear on my Kindle.
Hope I haven't been debited for it??
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