Billy Bunter facts for kids
William George Bunter, often called Billy Bunter, is a famous character from old stories. He is known as the "Fat Owl of the Remove" because he was a bit chubby and always hungry! A writer named Charles Hamilton created him, using the pen name Frank Richards.
Billy Bunter first appeared in stories about Greyfriars School. These stories were published in a weekly paper for boys called The Magnet, starting in 1908. People loved Billy Bunter so much that he later appeared in many other places.
Who is Billy Bunter?
Billy Bunter is a student at Greyfriars School. He is famous for being greedy and always trying to get food. He often owes money to his friends and tries to avoid paying them back. Even though he can be a bit naughty, he is a very funny character. His adventures at school often lead to silly situations.
Where Billy Bunter Appeared
After his start in The Magnet paper, Billy Bunter became very popular.
- He appeared in many novels, which are longer books.
- His stories were made into television shows, so people could watch his adventures.
- There were also stage plays about him, where actors played the characters live.
- Billy Bunter even had his own comic strips, which are stories told with pictures.
Billy Bunter's stories have been enjoyed by many generations of readers. He is one of the most well-known characters in British children's literature.
Images for kids
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The original Bunter and Dicky Nugent from Page 3 of Magnet No. 100. 8 January 1910
