Still William facts for kids

Still - William is the fifth exciting book in the popular Just William series. It was written by Richmal Crompton and first published way back in 1925. This book continues the hilarious adventures of William Brown, a mischievous schoolboy, and his loyal gang, the Outlaws. Get ready for more pranks, mix-ups, and laugh-out-loud moments!

Adventures in Still - William

This book is a collection of fourteen short stories, each one showing William's unique way of seeing the world. He often tries to do good, but his plans usually lead to funny and unexpected trouble!

Meet the Stories

• The Bishop's Handkerchief

A new fashion trend sweeps through the village: fancy silk handkerchiefs! William decides he absolutely needs one. He'll try anything to get his hands on this must-have item, leading to some very funny situations.

• Henri Learns the Language

A young man from France named Henri comes to the village. He wants to learn how people really talk in English, not just from books. William takes on the job of teaching him everyday English, but this lesson quickly turns into a big mess!

• The Sweet Little Girl In White

William is forced to play with a bossy and annoying girl. She makes him pretend to be a fairy! He has no idea how much this playtime will change things. This story is special because it's the very first time Violet Elizabeth Bott appears. She becomes a regular character in many future William books.

• William Turns Over a New Leaf

William tries to help his older brother, Robert, with his love life. Robert is writing poems for someone special. But William's efforts cause problems because Robert forgot to include important names in his romantic verses.

• A Bit of Blackmail

The Outlaws use some clever, sneaky tactics to get their way. They want to convince Mr. Bott, a rather large man, to change his mind about firing someone named Bob Andrews. Will their tricky plan work?

• William The Money-Maker

William and his friends decide to put on a show or exhibition to earn some money. But Violet Elizabeth Bott is determined to join in, and when she's involved, things never go smoothly!

• "The Haunted House"

The Outlaws plan a secret midnight feast in an old, empty house. Their late-night fun leads to strange rumors. Soon, people in the village, especially a group called the "Society for the Encouragement of Higher Thought," start believing the house is haunted!

• William The Match-Maker

William decides to play cupid for his older sister, Ethel. He picks Mr. March, an unusual person from the village, as a possible boyfriend for her. What kind of chaos will William's matchmaking cause?

• William's Truthful Christmas

The local vicar gives a sermon about honesty. William takes the advice to heart and decides to tell only the truth, no matter what. He soon discovers that sometimes, people don't really want to hear the absolute truth!

• An Afternoon With William

William and his friend Ginger believe they have found a secret group of people who live like ancient tribes. They are convinced they've discovered an "undiscovered tribe of savages."

• William Spoils The Party

William's father has been complaining a lot about a certain politician. So, William and the Outlaws decide to take matters into their own hands and kidnap the politician! This leads to a very unexpected party.

• The Cat And The Mouse

William feels unfairly treated by the new chemistry teacher at school. But William is clever and finds a way to get back at the teacher, showing that he's not one to be messed with!

• William And Uncle George

William gets a new pair of glasses with thick, horn-rimmed frames. How will these new spectacles change his adventures and the way people see him?

• William And Saint Valentine

William finds himself interested in an "older woman." This story explores his funny attempts at romance and what happens when a young boy tries to impress someone much older than him.