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William the Good

First edition
Author	Richmal Crompton
Illustrator	Thomas Henry
Language	English
Genre	Children's literature
Publisher	Newnes
Publication date	1928
Publication place	United Kingdom
Media type	Print (hardback & paperback) & Audio book
Followed by	William

William the Good is the ninth book in the Just William series of books by Richmal Crompton. It was first published in 1928. ^[1]

Short stories

• William- the Good Suspecting his sister Ethel is a kleptomaniac and drunkard, William sets out to "reform" her.
• William- The Great Actor William is enlisted to provide the "special effects" in an amateur theatrical performance.
• William and the Archers When the Territorial Army stage manoeuveres near the village William believes a foreign invasion is underway.
• Willian - the Money Maker The Outlaws are (as usual) short of funds, and William makes a rash promise to rectify the situation.
• William - the Avenger William and Ginger take revenge on a bully whom they believe has been tolerated for too long.
• Parrots for Ethel Ethel is in quarantine and pursued by two like-minded suitors. However, there is a mix-up between the suitor's gifts and the animals for William's zoo.
• One Good Turn William finds himself in the uncomfortable position of being in debt to Robert.
• William's Lucky Day William tries to imitate his hero William Tell - with disastrous consequences.
• A Little Adventure After a spate of burglaries in the village, William and Ginger believe they have found a vital clue.

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