"Sweet William" by Thomas Henry tells the poignant story of young love and the complexities of relationships. Set against a backdrop of social expectations and personal aspirations, it follows the life of William, a sensitive and passionate young man, who becomes enamored with a vibrant girl named Marion. As their friendship blossoms into romance, they navigate the challenges of family dynamics, societal pressures, and their own insecurities. The narrative explores themes of longing, the bittersweet nature of first love, and the transformative power of connection, ultimately leaving readers with a reflection on the enduring impact of youthful affection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Just William, William Series .

There are 224 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1986 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.