"William the Detective" features the mischievous William Brown, who decides to take on the role of a detective after being inspired by stories of famous sleuths. With his loyal gang of friends, William embarks on various adventures, attempting to solve mysteries around his neighborhood. However, his well-meaning efforts often lead to chaotic and humorous situations, as he misinterprets clues and gets into trouble. Through his escapades, William's resourcefulness and determination shine, showcasing the charm and silliness of childhood as he navigates the complexities of his ever-surprising world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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

There are 178 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 1998 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.