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William's Happy Days

By: Richmal Crompton
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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About this listen

 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. Classics Literature & Fiction Funny Witty

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Critic reviews

"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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It's very witty and funny,I could listen to it all day which I do!

I would recommend this audio to my best friend because he's always getting into trouble and he is always cheeky😛😯

What a story!!!!

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I love the way Martin Jarvis makes the stories come to life. How nice to find out that William has a really kind heart despite all the mayhem he creates.

Really enjoyable

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

Just wonderful

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If you could sum up William's Happy Days in three words, what would they be?

Amusing, warm and timeless. I loved these books as a child in the 80's, having no idea that they were set the 1940's. William's adventures have a universal appeal that feels real and new in any decade.

What was one of the most memorable moments of William's Happy Days?

Anything at all involving Jumble the dog.

What about Martin Jarvis’s performance did you like?

Jarvis didn't overwork the humour or sarcasm and gave William a voice that is believable and lively.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

William versus the world: This time it's personal.

Any additional comments?

I love revisiting childhood favourites as audiobooks ('Swallows and Amazons' are also well worth a listen,) and this didn't disappoint. The characters are still just as warm and somehow believable, and William's blunt charm is just as endearing as ever.

A pleasure to revisit a childhood friend.

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

Wonderful

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