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William's Happy Days

By: Richmal Crompton
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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Summary

Here are 10 hilarious stories from the genius pen of Richmal Crompton, featuring legendary, lateral-thinking schoolboy William Brown. Stories include "William the Superman", "William Puts things Right", "William's Birthday", "William and the School Report", "William Goes Shopping", "The Christmas Truce", "The Outlaws and the Hidden Treasure", "William and the Cow", "William and the Twins", and "William Helps the Cause".
©1930 Richmal Crompton (P)2007 CSA Telltapes Ltd.

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"The humour needless to say is as dry as ever, and while William remains eternally 11, age has not withered Jarvis' youthful delivery." ( Sunday Times)

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Fun stories excellently narrated

Another heart-warming William book - great fun for adults and children alike as I can attest.

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Beautifully read and such a joy to listen to

The stories are always uproariously hilarious and Martin Jarvis has the perfect cadence in delivering them.

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it was so funny and it's amazing for adults and kids alike!!

I liked how the author wrote it in (the language) I thought it was hilarious and Martin Jarvis is definitely a brilliant reader!!!

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Wonderful

Loved all these William books as a child and as an adult. Martin Jarvis brings the scamp to life!!!!

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the narration and story lines

always great. the story captures everyone's personalities so well. childhood freedom at its finest. my family has been listening to Just William for 4 generations.

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Excellent all round…

Martin Jarvis’s narration is superb and the stories are laugh aloud. Looking forward to the next volume. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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Brilliant as usual

As a child I loved William stories and then enjoyed reading them again and listening to the abridged BBC readings by Martin Jarvis with my own children. These timeless full-length stories are a real treat and Martin Jarvis is the perfect reader.

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I love William

Lose yourself in these hilarious stories and remember or otherwise wish they returned, the days of such a care free life, safety, innocence and charm. You can never go wrong with any William stories. Absolutely delightful.

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Just wonderful

I love these stories, so entertaining and amusing. Martin Jarvis is such an excellent narrator.

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The best I every way

Martin Jarvis brings the characters to life. I listen to these stories at bedtime and fall asleep with a smile. Thank you Martin. Thank you Richmal.

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