William the Outlaw
 First edition (23rd impression) | |
| Author | Richmal Crompton |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Thomas Henry |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Newnes |
Publication date | 1927 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) & Audio book |
| Followed by | William in Trouble |
William the Outlaw is the seventh book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton.[1] It was first published in 1927.
Stories
[edit]- William the Outlaw—The Outlaws receive an unwanted lecture on geology.
- The Terrible Magician—The Outlaws believe that Mr. Galileo Simkins, a harmless amateur scientist, is really an evil sorcerer.
- Georgie and the Outlaws—The Outlaws' parents discover there is such a thing as a perfect child.
- William Plays Santa Claus—William is given the task of distributing Christmas presents at two separate parties.
- William and the White Elephants—The literal-minded William is thrilled to be put in charge of a white elephant stall - until he learns what a "white elephant" actually is.
- Finding a School for William—Horrified that Mr Cranthorpe-Cranborough, a headmaster, intends to send him away to his boarding school, William sets out to sabotage the plan.
- The Stolen Whistle—William annoys the entire neighborhood with his new dog-whistle.
- William Finds a Job—Robert has fallen in love with the daughter of an artist—a fact which William ruthlessly exploits.
- William's Busy Day—A caving expedition leads William into strange territory.
- William is Hypnotised—William takes revenge on the school sneak.
External Links
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William the Outlaw public domain audiobook at LibriVox
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