William the Pirate
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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
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Just William series
The William Brown series, better known as the Just William series, is a series of thirty nine books written by English author Richmal Crompton...
by Richmal Crompton
Richmal Crompton
Richmal Crompton Lamburn was a British writer, most famous for her Just William humorous short stories and books.-Life:...
. 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
Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin is a character created by A. A. Milne, appearing in his popular books of poetry and stories about Winnie-the-Pooh. He has subsequently appeared in Disney cartoons....
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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 HamletHamletThe Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or more simply Hamlet, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601...
in a school theatrical performance. - The Outlaws and the Triplets Ginger 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.
- Their Good Resolution Wanting a more exciting New Year's ResolutionNew Year's resolutionA New Year resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous. A New Years Resolution is generally a goal someone sets out to accomplish in the coming year...
, 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!