Crompton, Richmal 1890-1969 creator Henry, Thomas 1879-1962 text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "William—the Good" by Richmal Crompton is a collection of humorous fictional stories written in the early 20th century. The book likely centers on the antics and adventures of William Brown, a spirited and mischievous young boy, and explores his interactions with his family, friends, and various members of the local community. Through William's exploits, the collection provides a witty portrayal of English village life and childhood imagination. The opening of "William—the Good" introduces the Brown family during the Christmas holidays, with William confined to bed by influenza and feeling thoroughly bored. When William reads a moralistic children's book, he becomes determined to reform those around him, especially his older sister Ethel, whom he mistakenly suspects of being a secret drinker and thief. This misunderstanding leads to a series of comic misadventures at a village play rehearsal, culminating in misunderstandings with neighbors and Ethel unwittingly gaining the coveted role of Rosalind in the play. The narrative quickly establishes a tone of lively humor, confusion, and childhood logic, following William's imaginative schemes and the resulting chaos within his family and social circles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) William, the good -- William, the great actor -- William and the archers -- William, the money maker -- William, the avenger -- Parrots for Ethel -- One good turn -- William's lucky day -- A little adventure. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_the_Good_(short_story_collection) Release date is 2025-04-03 deaurider, David E. Brown, Sue Clark, Joyce Wilson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: London: George Newnes Limited, 1928 Children's stories, English Humorous stories, English Boys -- Juvenile fiction William (Fictitious character from Crompton) -- Juvenile fiction PZ London: George Newnes Limited, 1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75780 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75780 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134744.0 75780