Just William: Volume 1

by Richmal Crompton, Martin Jarvis (Read by)

Overview

Described by the Daily Telegraph as ‘the wizard of the talking book’, Martin Jarvis has made the voices of William and his gang of outlaws his own in these marvelous readings. Roar with laughter as the lovable rogue, hampered by the loathsome Violet Elizabeth, wreaks havoc in this hilarious collection. Includes the following stories: 'The Christmas Truce'; 'Only Just in Time'; 'The Midnight Adventure of Miss Montague'; 'William and the Musician'; 'William Leads a Better Life'; 'William and the Twins'; 'William’s Birthday'; 'William and the Little Girl'; 'The Outlaws and Cousin Percy' and 'William and the Princess Goldilocks'. ‘There’s nothing to touch them’ - Independent on Sunday.

2 CDs. 2 hrs 30 mins.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780563478218
Publisher:	B B C Worldwide Americas
Publication date:	04/02/2001
Edition description:	Unabridged
Pages:	1
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 5.00(h) x 11.00(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Richmal Crompton (1890-1969) was a writer best known for her Just William series of books. Her first short story featuring William to be published was in Home magazine in 1919. The first collection, Just William, was published in 1922. She wrote 38 other William books throughout her life. The last one, William the Lawless, was published posthumously in 1970. Sue Townsend is a playwright and the author of the Adrian Mole series. Thomas Henry (1879-1962) was an English illustrator best known for his illustrations of the Just William series.