William the Outlaw

Name: William the Outlaw
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781529076905
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Richmal Crompton

Series: Just William series

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William Brown returns in this centenary anniversary edition featuring ten classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton. Known for his tousle-headed, snub-nosed charm and endless mischief, William and the Outlaws face a visitor intent on sending him off to boarding school. But William, noisy and wild, always has a trick up his sleeve to keep his adventures alive.
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Description

William the Outlaw features the return of William Brown, who is up to his usual tricks in this centenary anniversary edition. This collection includes ten classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, updated for a new generation of readers. Enjoy the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry and an introduction by Francesca Simon.

'William is as fresh and funny as ever' - Chris Riddell

'Gloriously funny' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾

There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.

William and the Outlaws are back and up to no good. In this collection of ten stories, a long-awaited visitor arrives and wants to send William away to boarding school! Luckily, William, the noisy, wild and muddy Outlaw, always has something up his sleeve. He's not about to let that happen.

Enjoy more of William's adventures in Just William, More William, William Again, and William at Christmas.

Series: Just William series

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More William

William Brown is back in this 100th anniversary edition of More William, featuring fourteen funny, classic Just William adventures by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. This edition features timeless original artwork from Thomas Henry, and an introduction by Martin Jarvis. 'William is as fresh and funny as ever' - Chris Riddell 'Gloriously funny' - Sue...

By Richmal Crompton

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William Again

William Again is back and just as mischievous as ever! Dive into this collection of classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, featuring the endearing and troublesome William Brown - updated for a new generation of readers. Bursting with fun, adventure and wit, this centenary anniversary edition features Thomas Henry's original inside illustrations and an introduction by Louise Rennison. 'William is...

By Richmal Crompton

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$19⁹⁹

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William the Outlaw

William the Outlaw features the return of William Brown, who is up to his usual tricks in this centenary anniversary edition. This collection includes ten classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, updated for a new generation of readers. Enjoy the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry and an introduction by Francesca Simon. 'William is as fresh and funny as ever'...

By Richmal Crompton

Paperback

$19⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529076905

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Thomas Henry

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 384

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Richmal Crompton Series: Just William series

About the Author

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.

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Just William

A tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief, William Brown has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This...

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More William

William Brown is back in this 100th anniversary edition of More William, featuring fourteen funny, classic Just William adventures by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. This edition features timeless original artwork from Thomas Henry, and an introduction by Martin Jarvis. 'William is as fresh and funny as ever' - Chris Riddell 'Gloriously funny' - Sue...

By Richmal Crompton

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William Again

William Again is back and just as mischievous as ever! Dive into this collection of classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, featuring the endearing and troublesome William Brown - updated for a new generation of readers. Bursting with fun, adventure and wit, this centenary anniversary edition features Thomas Henry's original inside illustrations and an introduction by Louise Rennison. 'William is...

By Richmal Crompton

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