https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-william-version-2--7020322enBooksCopyright Children's Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22e1f18d35da184b4924ca5fcc764129.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-william-version-2--7020322Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:56:21 +0000Richmal CromptonChildren's Genrespreaker43@podcastlibrary.orgJust William is the first book of hilarious short stories about 11-year-old William Brown -- eternally scruffy and frowning. William's family, his elder sister Ethel and brother Robert, placid mother and stern father, and never-ending supply of...false2cde70d8-47e5-5858-8b55-7e4492afc58bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-of-bill-or-their-mutual-child-or-the-white-hope-p-g-wodehouse--74464213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74464213Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:53 +0000Richmal Crompton"Coming of Bill (or Their Mutual Child; or The White Hope)" by P. G. Wodehouse is a delightful exploration of the complexities of relationships and the often comical challenges of parenthood. This engaging tale captures the essence of human...30010falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/petticoat-government-volume-1-frances-milton-trollope--74419946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74419946Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:11 +0000Richmal CromptonPetticoat Government, Volume 1 by Frances Milton Trollope explores the dynamics of gender and power, delving into the influence of women in society and governance. This insightful work captures the complexities of women's roles during a time of...21212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dad-s-trip-to-brisbane-from-our-new-selection-steele-rudd--74336982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74336982Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:36 +0000Richmal Crompton"Dad's Trip to Brisbane" by Steele Rudd captures the essence of a journey filled with humor and heart. The story explores the dynamics of family relationships and the adventures that unfold when a father sets off to Brisbane, showcasing the delightful...3059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-underground-lewis-carroll--74282820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74282820Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:59 +0000Richmal CromptonAlice's Adventures Underground by Lewis Carroll invites listeners into a whimsical world where curiosity reigns supreme and the absurd becomes the norm. This enchanting tale follows a young girl named Alice as she navigates a fantastical landscape...4855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-brings-home-a-wife-dramatic-reading-steele-rudd--74164879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74164879Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:04 +0000Richmal Crompton"Dave Brings Home A Wife" by Steele Rudd is a captivating dramatic reading that explores the humorous and heartfelt journey of Dave as he navigates the complexities of love and marriage. This timeless tale resonates with listeners today as it delves...5968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alonzo-fitz-and-other-stories-mark-twain--74108079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74108079Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:31 +0000Richmal Crompton"Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories" by Mark Twain showcases the author's signature wit and humor through a collection of engaging tales. Twain's storytelling captures the essence of human nature, exploring themes of innocence, mischief, and the quirks of...12005falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-william-version-2-richmal-crompton--74057163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74057163Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:50 +0000Richmal Crompton"Just William (version 2)" by Richmal Crompton introduces listeners to the charmingly mischievous world of William Brown, a young boy whose adventures and antics capture the essence of childhood. This timeless tale explores themes of friendship,...19708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-plays-for-the-grammar-grades-mary-ella-lyng--74004036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74004036Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:44 +0000Richmal Crompton"History Plays for the Grammar Grades" by Mary Ella Lyng offers a collection of engaging and educational plays designed to introduce young learners to significant historical events and figures. This work is particularly valuable for educators and...5486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fairy-prince-and-other-stories-eleanor-hallowell-abbott--73947906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73947906Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:09 +0000Richmal Crompton"Fairy Prince and Other Stories" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott invites listeners into a whimsical world where imagination and reality intertwine. This collection of enchanting tales showcases Abbott's unique ability to capture the essence of human...16036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phoenix-and-the-carpet-e-nesbit--73888552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73888552Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:46 +0000Richmal Crompton"Phoenix and the Carpet" by E. Nesbit is a captivating tale that invites listeners into a world of magic and adventure, centered around a magical carpet and a fantastical phoenix. This enchanting story explores themes of imagination, friendship, and...23832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunny-brown-and-his-sister-sue-at-camp-rest-a-while-laura-lee-hope--73813631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73813631Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:10 +0000Richmal Crompton"Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue at Camp Rest-a-While" invites listeners into the delightful adventures of two siblings as they explore the joys of summer camp. This charming tale captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the bonds of family,...15686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trimmed-lamp-and-other-stories-of-the-four-million-o-henry--73775749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73775749Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:08 +0000Richmal Crompton"Trimmed Lamp and other Stories of the Four Million" by O. Henry presents a captivating collection of tales that delve into the lives of New Yorkers, showcasing the humor and poignancy of everyday experiences. O. Henry's masterful storytelling...21304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-42-august-17-1880-various--73741015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73741015Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:17 +0000Richmal Crompton"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 42, August 17, 1880" is a captivating collection that transports listeners to a time when young readers were enchanted by tales of adventure, curiosity, and the joys of childhood. This issue features a variety of...7151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shoes-and-stockings-a-collection-of-short-stories-louisa-may-alcott--73714233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73714233Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000Richmal Crompton"Shoes and Stockings" is a delightful collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott that showcases her keen observations of everyday life and the intricacies of human relationships. Through her engaging narratives, Alcott explores themes of...24782falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-06-dec-9-1879-various--73691908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73691908Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:48 +0000Richmal CromptonHarper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 06, published on December 9, 1879, offers a delightful glimpse into the literary landscape of the time, featuring various contributions that capture the imagination of young readers. This volume showcases a blend...4874falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/damsel-in-distress-p-g-wodehouse--73665497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73665497Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:05:05 +0000Richmal Crompton"Damsel in Distress" by P.G. Wodehouse is a delightful exploration of romance and the comedic misadventures that ensue when a young woman finds herself in a predicament that requires a hero. This classic tale captures the essence of love,...27078falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobbsey-twins-or-merry-days-indoors-and-out-laura-lee-hope--73642484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73642484Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:41:54 +0000Richmal CromptonJoin the Bobbsey Twins on their delightful adventures in "Bobbsey Twins or Merry Days Indoors and Out" by Laura Lee Hope. This charming tale captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the joys of exploration, whether indoors or outdoors. The...13170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uneasy-money-p-g-wodehouse--73602433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73602433Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:34:09 +0000Richmal CromptonUneasy Money by P.G. Wodehouse is a delightful exploration of wealth, social class, and the comedic entanglements that arise from financial misadventures. The story captures the essence of Wodehouse's signature humor, showcasing the absurdities of...24085falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barberry-bush-and-eight-other-stories-for-girls-susan-coolidge--73287521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73287521Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:41:54 +0000Richmal Crompton"Barberry Bush and Eight Other Stories for Girls" by Susan Coolidge is a charming collection that invites listeners into a world of delightful tales tailored for young girls. Each story captures the essence of childhood, weaving themes of friendship,...22405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-william-version-2-richmal-crompton--71924439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71924439Fri, 08 May 2026 15:02:54 +0000Richmal CromptonJust William is the first book of hilarious short stories about 11-year-old William Brown -- eternally scruffy and frowning. William's family, his elder sister Ethel and brother Robert, placid mother and stern father, and never-ending supply of...19708children,crompton,doing,eternally,frowning,just,likes,placid,scruffy,williamfalsefull