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2021-06-11
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Crompton, Richmal
1890
1969
Lamburn, Richmal Crompton
Henry, Thomas
1879
1962
Fisher, Thomas Henry
William again
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_(book)
What delayed the great man -- The cure -- That boy -- William the reformer -- Not much -- William and the white cat -- William's secret society -- The native protégé -- Just William's luck -- The great detective -- The circus -- William sells the twins -- William's helping hand -- William gets wrecked.
deaurider, Alan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
"William Again" by Richmal Crompton is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of William Brown, a mischievous and spirited boy, as he navigates his carefree childhood filled with imaginative pursuits and interactions with his friends and family. The narrative is characterized by humor and the antics of young children, exploring themes of innocence and the contrast between youthful exuberance and adult expectations. At the start of the story, William is inspired to write and perform a play after observing local amateur dramatics. He enthusiastically enlists his friends to partake as cast members, assigning them creative yet nonsensical roles, including himself as the villain. Amidst the chaotic preparations and colorful character portrayals, their rehearsal is filled with hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings. When an unexpected Great Man from the Cabinet arrives, drawn by the sign advertising the play, the scene sets a whimsical tone that showcases William's charm and the delightful absurdity of childhood ambitions. This opening portion establishes the playful spirit of the book, inviting readers into William's wonderfully chaotic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Children's stories, English
Humorous stories, English
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
William (Fictitious character from Crompton) -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Humour
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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