Richmal Crompton
Born: 01-01-1890
Richmal Crompton was an English author best known for her "Just William" series, chronicling the mischievous adventures of a young boy named William Brown. Born in 1890, Crompton initially worked as a teacher before dedicating herself to writing. Her stories captivated readers with their humor and insight into childhood. Despite facing health challenges, including polio, Crompton's literary legacy endures through her beloved characters and engaging storytelling.
Book summaries for books written by Richmal Crompton
Quotes
I'm not going to be a soldier. Soldiers have to fight, and I'm not going to fight.
I'm not going to school today. I've got a headache and a stomach ache and I ache all over.
I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it.
It's no fun being good. You get forgotten too easily.
I'm not going to do what other people tell me to do. I'm going to do what I want.
I don't want to be rich. I just want to have enough money to buy all the toys I want.
I'm not bad at heart. I just have a way of getting into trouble.
I don't want to be grown up. Grown-ups are always serious and they have no fun.
I like adventures. They're more fun than ordinary things.
I don't want to be famous. I just want to be remembered.
I'm not a coward. I'm just sensible enough not to go looking for danger.
I don't like being told what to do. It's much more fun to do what I like.