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William the Pirate

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Illustrator
  
Thomas Henry

Language
  
English

Originally published
  
1932

Followed by
  
William the rebel

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Country
  
United Kingdom

Publication date
  
1932

Author
  
Richmal Crompton

Genre
  
Children's literature

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Media type
  
Print (Hardback & Paperback) & Audio book

Characters
  
Ethel Brown, Ginger Flowerdew, Mr. & Mrs. Bott

Preceded by
  
William's Crowded Hours, Just William at Christmas

Similar
  
Richmal Crompton books, Just William books, Other books

William the Pirate is the fourteenth book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It was first published in 1932. It contains eleven short-stories, one of which (Aunt Arabelle in Charge) features the odious "Anthony Martin" who is often cited as a parody of A.A. Milne's Christopher Robin.

The Stories

  • William and the Musician William helps an Italian puppeteer to return to his native land.
  • William Holds the Stage William is determined to play the part of Hamlet in a school theatrical performance.
  • The Outlaws and the Triplets Henry is forced to look after his baby sister.
  • William and the Eastern Curse William helps a girl to find her ideal husband.
  • The New Neighbour William takes ingenious revenge on his aggressive next-door neighbour.
  • Mrs Bott's Hat Bizarre circumstances force William to pose as a female circus dwarf.
  • William and the Princess Goldilocks William falls in love with an actress he sees in a stage play. He sets out to find her but she is not all she seems.
  • Their Good Resolution Wanting a more exciting New Year's Resolution, the Outlaws decide to start "rescuing people".
  • William's Invention Mrs. Bott tries to persuade a journalist that her house is haunted, and with William's help succeeds.
  • Aunt Arabelle in Charge With absent-minded Aunt Arabelle in charge, the Outlaws have the run of Ginger's family home. However, this leads to unexpected problems...
  • A Little Affair of Rivalry Robert is infatuated with a newly arrived beauty, but he soon finds he has a rival!

    • References

    William the Pirate Wikipedia
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