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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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A pleasure to revisit a childhood friend.

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.

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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.

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What a story!!!!

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😛😯

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brilliant

you can't go wrong with any Just William stories and this collection is no different

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amazing

I love this book my favourite story is the one where William pretends he has dreamed about Mrs peach
I have about five other audio books about William

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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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