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A collection of short, comic episodes follows a mischievous schoolboy whose boundless imagination and disregard for adult rules produce elaborate schemes, amateur theatricals, secret societies, detective attempts and domestic capers. Each chapter stands alone as a self-contained vignette in which literal misunderstandings, practical jokes and misplaced confidence lead to farcical consequences that unmask adult pretensions. The stories emphasize brisk pacing and a child-centered point of view, offering affectionate satire and light character-driven humor rather than sustained plot development.

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Title: William again

Author: Richmal Crompton

Illustrator: Thomas Henry

Release date: June 11, 2021 [eBook #65590]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

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WILLIAM AGAIN

"GOOD MORNING, LITTLE BOY," SAID THE VISITOR

"UMPH!" REPLIED WILLIAM.

"WHAT'S YOUR NAME, DEAR?" SHE ASKED.

"PETER," SAID WILLIAM.

WILLIAM AGAIN

BY

RICHMAL CROMPTON

ILLUSTRATED BY

THOMAS HENRY

LONDON

GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED

SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.

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