Merlin Books Series

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.

William

by Richmal Crompton

Published December 1929

Everyone's favourite troublemaker, William Brown, is back in Richmal Crompton's William, a hilarious collection of stories from the classic Just William series - with a gorgeous cover illustrated by the award-winning Lauren Child and an introduction by actress Bonnie Langford.

Greyhound racing was a wonderfully exciting idea. After all, William's dog, Jumble was as likely to be a greyhound as anything, and surely no one would mind the Outlaws borrowing another dog to race against him. Would they?

This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his admirers since 1922.

Enjoy more of William's adventures in William the Bad and William's Happy Days.

William the Gangster

by Richmal Crompton

Published October 1967

William and the Space Animal

by Richmal Crompton

Published December 1956

William the Rebel

by Richmal Crompton

Published December 1933

William and the Moon Rocket

by Richmal Crompton

Published April 1968