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William the Fourth

Lydia Monks, Professor Henry Thomas, Richmal Crompton, Frank Boyce Cottrell

No. of pages 304

Published: 2015

Great for age 9-12 years

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William is up to his old tricks and ready for trouble!Richmal Compton's William the Fourth is the fourth classic set of adventures featuring the hero of Just William, with an introduction by screenwriter and Cosmic author Frank Cottrell Boyce. Whether he's occupying a bear suit that's slightly too small for him, cloaked in mystery as a fortune teller or attired in the flowing robes of a Fairy Queen, William is unmistakably himself: trouble in human form. Only Great-Aunt Jane manages to take William on at his own game and win!This collection of fourteen brilliant Just William stories features appealing contemporary cover art by Lydia Monks, along with the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry.There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, loveable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Enjoy more of William's adventures in William Again and William the Conqueror.

This book is part of a book series called Just William .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Pan Macmillan .

Richmal Crompton (1890-1969) was a British short-story writer and humorist. Martin Jarvis is one of Britain's most popular actors and an award-winning audiobook reader. Frank Cottrell Boyce is an established British screenwriter whose credits include WELCOME TO SARAJEVO, HILARY AND JACKIE and 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE. He lives in Liverpool with his family. Lydia Monks has written and illustrated many books for children. She lives in London.

This book has the following chapters:

- Introduction - i: Foreword by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Chapter - 1: The Weak Spot
Chapter - 2: William and Photography
Chapter - 3: The Fete - and Fortune
Chapter - 4: The Fete - and Fortune
Chapter - 5: Aunt Jane's Treat
Chapter - 6: `Kidnappers'
Chapter - 7: William's Evening Out
Chapter - 8: William Advertises
Chapter - 9: William and the Black Cat
Chapter - 10: William the Showman
Chapter - 11: William's Extra Day
Chapter - 12: William Enters Politics
Chapter - 13: William Makes a Night of It
Chapter - 14: A Dress Rehearsal