Just—William by Richmal Crompton
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| Author | Crompton, Richmal, 1890-1969 |
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| Illustrator | Henry, Thomas, 1879-1962 |
| Title | Just—William |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_William |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | William goes to the pictures -- William the intruder -- William below stairs -- The fall of the idol -- The show -- A question of grammar -- William joins the Band of Hope -- The outlaws -- William and the white satin -- William's New Year's Day -- The best laid plans -- "Jumble." |
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| Summary | "Just—William" by Richmal Crompton is a humorous novel from the early 20th century. The story centers around the mischievous and eternally optimistic character of William Brown, an eleven-year-old boy who constantly finds himself in various uproarious predicaments due to his well-meaning but often misguided intentions. Through William's adventures, the book captures the essence of childhood, highlighting the conflicts that arise between youthful exuberance and the constraints of society. The opening of the book sets the stage for William's whimsical escapades. It begins with him receiving a shilling from his aunt for helping with errands, which ignites his excitement about the possibilities of indulgence in sweets and a trip to the Picture Palace. As William navigates his way through a delightful array of films filled with dramatic narratives, he becomes immersed in a world of imagination, later leading him to enact thrilling and chaotic situations in his own life. The charm of the narrative lies in William's childlike reasoning and the comedic misunderstandings that ensue, showcasing the innocent mischief that defines his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories, English |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | William (Fictitious character from Crompton) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34414 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 500 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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