William the Pirate
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.
| Author | Richmal Crompton |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Thomas Henry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Publication date | 1932 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) & Audio book |
| Followed by | William the Rebel |
The Stories
- William and the Musician William helps an Italian puppeteer to return to his native land and accidentally supports Mrs Bott's house party.
- William Holds the Stage William is determined to play the part of Hamlet in a school theatrical performance to win Dorinda Lane's praise.
- The Outlaws and the Triplets Henry is forced to look after his baby sister and when the Outlaws lose her, things get complicated..
- William and the Eastern Curse William helps a girl to choose her ideal husband between two men.
- 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 to return a flamboyant hat to Mrs Bott.
- 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 convince a journalist that her house is haunted, and with William's accidental 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 when a child star stays in the village. (This story is notable for featuring "Anthony Martin", a thinly disguised parody of Christopher Robin Milne, son of A.A. Milne.)
- A Little Affair of Rivalry Robert is infatuated with a newly arrived beauty, but he soon finds he has a rival!
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