Illustrated by the author.

Release date is 2010-08-29

Bill the minder -- The King of Troy -- The ancient mariner -- The triplets -- Good Aunt Galladia -- The doctor -- The respectable gentleman -- The Sicilian char-woman -- The interval -- The real soldier -- The wild man -- The musician -- The lost grocer -- The merchant's wife -- The camp-followers -- The siege of Troy -- The end.

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"Bill the Minder" by W. Heath Robinson is a whimsical children's book written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Bill, an unexpected hero who becomes the minder for a rowdy group of children, particularly focusing on the bad-tempered Chad and the good-natured Boadicea. As the narrative unfolds, readers encounter the delightful illustrations and clever humor typical of Robinson's style. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Crispin, a dedicated mushroom gatherer, and his ten children, nine of whom are ill-tempered, except for the sweet Boadicea. When Crispin falls ill, his wife Chloe seeks help from a minder, resulting in Bill unexpectedly stepping in. Bill quickly proves to be an exceptional minder through various amusing and chaotic scenarios, culminating in his success at a local Minding Tournament, where he wins the admiration of the community and becomes the singular minder for all the neighborhood's children. The opening portion sets the stage for a series of whimsical adventures filled with humor and quirky characters, inviting young readers to revel in the fun of childhood chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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