BOOK REVIEW

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21802, 6 June 1936, Page 5 (Supplement)

BOOK REVIEW

“Just William”

William Brown, Richmal Crompton’s famous character of the “William” books, is a great favourite with most boys. Always in scrapes, always on the look-out for any trouble that may chance his way. William brings the reader hilarious laughter. In one chapter of “Just William,” William decides to held a show in his bedroom. He himself poses as showman, wearing a tinsel crown and some hairs gummed to his lip lor a moustache. The “exhibits” include a “giant,” which is Henry. William’s friend, standing upon the shoulders of Douglas, another of William’s friends. Over the two is draped a sheet, the notice “Gen Win Giant” being inscribed thereon. The next exhibit is Ginger’s dog, which has been dyed with Reckitt’s blue, and is exhibited as “Blue Dog.” “Wild Cat” forms the next attraction, but nothing more than William’s sister’s Persian cat. The “show” realises a tidy sum, which is spent buying bows and arrows for the outlaws, a gang headed bv William. There are numerous adventures that bring smiles to the reader's face. Everyone, therefore, should endeavour to read as many of the “William” books as possible. —’MATE ARAWA, M.G., 23 Whiteleigh avenue.