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William the Outlaw
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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William the Outlaw
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Richmal Crompton
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Illustrated by Thomas Henry
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Series | Just William series |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:384 | Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 130 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781529076905
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Classifications | Dewey:823.912 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Pan Macmillan
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Imprint |
Macmillan Children's Books
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Publication Date |
18 August 2022 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
William Brown returns and is up to his usual tricks in this centenary anniversary edition of William the Outlaw, with ten classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring 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 3/4 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.
Author Biography
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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