Just william richmal crompton

The just william society is a group of friendly people united in their love for the immortal rascal created by richmal crompton. The action takes place throughout one extraordinary day in william s life. In all, thirtyeight william books were published, the last, william the lawless, in 1970, after richmal crompton s death. Author crompton was born as richmal crompton lamburn on november 15, 1890, in bury, lancashire.

Just william is the first book of childrens short stories about the young school boy william brown, written by richmal crompton, and published in 1922. In all, thirtyeight william books were published, the last, william the lawless, in 1970, after richmal cromptons death. Just william is also sometimes used as a title for the series of books as a. The delight of living in a lovely house with servants galore, lashings of ginger beer, regular trains, lovely. Despite children being the main characters and adults being a supporting cast, the books themselves were written for an adult audience. Published over a period of almost fifty years, between 1921 and 1970, the series is notable for the fact that the protagonist remains at the same eleven years of age. Meet everyones favourite troublemaker in this beautiful macmillan childrens classics hardback edition. Just william richmal crompton proposed by peter oborne with martin jarvis great lives series 50 william brown, star of the just william books, proposed by journalist peter oborne and backed up. The life of the woman is somewhat hidden behind her work as an author and her most famous character, william brown. The series of books is better known in the united kingdom than in the u. Just william is richmal cromptons first book about the incorrigible william brown. Perpetually scruffy, mudstained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster.

Just william was the first of about 38 books featuring the young boy william, and his gang the outlaws, the children of the town and their parents. Just william by richmal crompton, read by martin jarvis by. The project gutenberg ebook of justwilliam, by richmal crompton. Just william is also sometimes used as a title for the series of books as a whole. I used to, and still do, admire the all immersing nature of richmal crompton s writing. Richmal crompton was born in bury, lancashire, in 1890.

There are books, talks, news, discussions not to mention the. Richmal crompton lamburn was initially trained as a schoolmistress but later became a popular english writer, best known for her just william series of books, humorous short stories, and to a lesser extent adult fiction books. 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. Dec 06, 2019 just william richmal crompton proposed by peter oborne with martin jarvis great lives series 50 william brown, star of the just william books, proposed by journalist peter oborne and backed up. Titles contain just william, more william, william again. In richmal cromptons lifetime thirty collections of william stories sold over eight million copies. Richmal crompton 1890 1969 just william is the first book of hilarious short stories about 11yearold william brown eternally scruffy and frowning. This isnt just william, rather its the only william novel just williams luck. Richmal crompton lamburn 15 november 1890 11 january 1969 was a popular english writer, best known for her just william series of books, humorous short stories, and to a lesser extent adult fiction books. Publication date 1990 topics bbc radio childrens drama language english.

The just william series is a sequence of thirtynine books written by english author richmal crompton. See the complete just william series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The just william book series by richmal crompton includes books just william, more william, william again, and several more. The book was the first in the series of william brown books which was the basis for numerous television series, films and radio adaptations. Richmal crompton 18901969 was a writer best known for her just william series of books. W illiam brown, the eternally scruffyhaired, muddybooted 11yearold immortalised by richmal crompton in her just william books, is being reimagined this summer in an attempt to draw a new. Richmal crompton lamburn was born in bury, lancashire, the second child of the rev. Richmal crompton was born on november 15, 1890 in bury, lancashire, england as richmal crompton lamburn.

It begins harmlessly enough in the old barn and soon develops into a riotous comedythriller as the invincible schoolboy hatches a plot to marry off the elder. Each year the society organises a meeting to which all william fans are invited. Apr 17, 2015 just william version 2 full audiobook by richmal crompton by childrens, general, humorous fiction duration. Five fascinating facts about just william interesting. Takes me back to my childhood days when just william was the source of my fun. First came the story of desperate crooks who, on coming out of any building. Follow his adventures from getting over a school teacher crush to a failed attempt at babysitting, and from throwing a wild party to meeting his faithful dog. Feb 24, 2015 w illiam brown, the eternally scruffyhaired, muddybooted 11yearold immortalised by richmal crompton in her just william books, is being reimagined this summer in an attempt to draw a new. Just william richmal crompton proposed by peter oborne with. She obviously has her own fondness for the character she created, giving him opportunities to create inadvertent mayhem that are simply wonderful to be part of.

Aug 25, 2016 just william 1922 by richmal crompton. Titles contain just william, more william, william again, william the fourth, still william, william. Meet just william by richmal crompton for sale online ebay. However, her teaching career was cut short by an attack of polio in 1923, which confined her to a wheelchair. Just william by richmal crompton free ebook project gutenberg. Written in 1948 and made into a popular film the same year, just williams luck is the only novel richmal crompton wrote featuring her famous hero. It is open to all william admirers young and old from all around the world. In richmal crompton s just william the outlaws plan a day of nonstop adventure. Richmal crompton was born in 1890 and is best known for her thirtyeight books featuring william brown, which were published between 1922 and 1970.

Perpetually scruffy, mudstained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Author richmal cromptons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. The project gutenberg ebook of just william, by richmal crompton this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Nov 23, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Just william is the first book of hilarious short stories about 11yearold william brown eternally scruffy and frowning. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy just william by richmal crompton, thomas henry from waterstones today.

Richmal crompton 1890 1969 william is a mischievous eleven year old who is puzzled by the adult world, which is no less puzzled by him. She died on january 11, 1969 in chislehurst, kent, england. Another of richmal cromptons fantastic works a great novel. Alamy born in 1890, clergymans daughter crompton started her adult life as a.

Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The books chronicle the adventures of the unruly schoolboy william brown. A stunning collection of just william stories, selected and read by martin jarvis theres nothing to touch them independent on sunday richmal cromptons stories featuring irrepressible schoolboy william brown have been firm favourites with both young and old for decades. Just william by richmal crompton free at loyal books. This book was the first in the series of william brown books which was the basis for numerous television series, films and radio adaptations. Born in lancashire, crompton won a scholarship to royal holloway in london, where she trained as a schoolteacher, graduating in 1914, before turning to writing fulltime in 1923. Meet just william by crompton, richmal a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. In richmal cromptons just william the outlaws plan a day of nonstop adventure.

William s family, his elder sister ethel and brother robert, placid mother and stern father, and neverending supply of elderly aunts, cannot understand him. Just william by richmal crompton, thomas henry waterstones. Richmal crompton lamburn 15 november 1890 11 january 1969 was initially trained as a schoolmistress but later became a popular english writer, best known for her just william series of books, humorous short stories, and to a lesser extent adult fiction books. Written in 1948 and made into a popular film the same year, just william s luck is the only novel richmal crompton wrote featuring her famous hero. When ukip types bang on about warm beer, cricket matches and village greens i suspect they are picturing william brown and his idyllic life in 1920s suburban england. Richmal crompton was a well known english novelist, who liked to write childrens books and adult fiction.

William was not in the habit of frequenting picture palaces. Williams family, his elder sister ethel and brother robert, placid mother and stern father, and neverending supply of elderly aunts, cannot understand him. Follow his adventures from getting over a school teacher crush to a failed attempt at babysitting, and from throwing a wild party to meeting his faithful dog jumble in this hilarious collection of stories. Richmal cromptons stories featuring irrepressible schoolboy william brown have been firm favourites with both young and old for decades. Her sentimental stories in just william novels are widely popular all across the uk even today. Alamy born in 1890, clergymans daughter crompton started her adult life as a schoolteacher after becoming involved in the. In all, thirtyeight just william books were published, the last, william the lawless, in 1970 after richmal cromptons death. Perpetually scruffy, mudstained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in. This tousleheaded, snubnosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief has been. Just william richmal crompton proposed by peter oborne. I used to, and still do, admire the all immersing nature of richmal cromptons writing. The action takes place throughout one extraordinary day in williams life.

She was particularly popular for writing the longrunning just william book series, which were published during the early and mid 20th century. She wrote 38 other william books throughout her life. She was a writer, known for just william 1940, william 1962 and just william 1976. Apr 20, 2017 the first just william book by richmal crompton. Richmal crompton has long been overshadowed by her creation just william, but the darker side of her imagination is set to be rediscovered. William brown, the eternally scruffyhaired, muddybooted 11yearold immortalised by richmal crompton in her just william books, is being. Aug, 2015 richmal crompton s william the conqueror is a collection of thirteen brilliant just william stories with an introduction by actor and comedian charlie higson, appealing contemporary cover art by joe berger, along with the original inside illustrations by thomas henry. Bbcr4 richmal cromptons stories featuring irrepressible schoolboy william brown have been firm favourites with both young and old for decades. Just william by richmal crompton, read by martin jarvis by puffin books uk published on 20180119t17. So shy was she that she did not disabuse them of the notion, even as her anarchic, disruptive schoolboy, shown with his cap askew and tie. Whether its trying to arrange a marriage for his sister or taking a. Perpetually scruffy, mudstained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster for his harassed elders at least. Most readers thought richmal crompton lamburn was a man. I am thinking of both richmal and william brown today.