William the Pirate facts for kids

William the Pirate is an exciting book from the famous Just William series. It was written by Richmal Crompton and first came out in 1932. This book is the fourteenth adventure in the series. It has eleven fun short stories about William Brown and his friends, the Outlaws. One story even features a character named "Anthony Martin," who some people think is a playful joke about A. A. Milne's character, Christopher Robin.

About William Brown

William Brown is a mischievous schoolboy who loves adventures. He often gets into trouble, but he always means well. William is the main character in the Just William book series. He is known for his scruffy clothes and his loyal dog, Jumble.

Who Are The Outlaws?

William's best friends are Ginger, Henry, and Douglas. Together, they call themselves "The Outlaws." They are always looking for excitement and often find themselves in funny situations. Their adventures are full of humor and unexpected twists.

The Exciting Stories in This Book

William the Pirate is a collection of eleven different short stories. Each story shows William and the Outlaws getting into new kinds of trouble and fun.

William's Adventures

• William and the Musician: William tries to help an Italian puppeteer go back home. He accidentally causes a big stir at a party.
• William Holds the Stage: William wants to be the star of a school play. He hopes to impress a girl named Dorinda Lane.
• The Outlaws and the Triplets: Henry has to watch his baby sister. Things get very tricky when the Outlaws lose her!
• William and the Eastern Curse: William helps a girl decide which of two men she should marry.
• The New Neighbour: William comes up with a clever plan to get back at his grumpy next-door neighbor.
• Mrs Bott's Hat: William ends up pretending to be a small circus performer. He needs to return a fancy hat to Mrs. Bott.
• William and the Princess Goldilocks: William falls in love with an actress he sees in a play. He tries to find her, but she isn't quite what he expected.
• Their Good Resolution: For New Year's, the Outlaws decide to become heroes. They try to "rescue people" and cause more chaos.
• William's Invention: Mrs. Bott wants to convince a reporter that her house is haunted. William accidentally helps her succeed.
• Aunt Arabelle in Charge: William and the Outlaws have a lot of freedom when Aunt Arabelle is in charge. But this leads to unexpected problems when a child star visits their village. This story is famous for featuring "Anthony Martin," a character who makes fun of Christopher Robin Milne.
• A Little Affair of Rivalry: William's older brother, Robert, likes a new girl in town. But he soon finds he has a competitor!