One hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents.

Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings.

To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christmas reading of ‘The Christmas Truce’ for The Mail+. Listen to the second part here.

One hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents.
Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings.
To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christmas reading of ‘The Christmas Truce’ for The Mail+. Listen to the second part here.

The Christmas Truce — part two — A Just William story

One hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents.

Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings.

To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christmas reading of ‘The Christmas Truce’ for Mail Plus. Listen to the first part here and read along in the Mail On Sunday.

One hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents.
Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings.
To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christmas reading of ‘The Christmas Truce’ for Mail Plus. Listen to the first part here and read along in the Mail On Sunday.

The Christmas Truce — part one — A Just William story

Award-winning presenter and author Danny Wallace’s creation Hamish Ellerby returns in another cosmic adventure, complete with a shadowy figure, some clanking metal oddballs and an enormous tower. Can Hamish save the day again?

Award-winning presenter and author Danny Wallace&rsquo;s creation Hamish Ellerby returns in another cosmic adventure, complete with a shadowy figure, some clanking metal oddballs and an enormous tower. Can Hamish save the day again?

Hamish and the Never People by Danny Wallace

This wonderfully inventive book is set in the snowy kingdom of Erkenwald, ruled by an evil Ice Queen who imprisons her enemies in Winterfang Palace. Can Eska, a girls ho breaks free from a cursed music box, find the magical song with the power to break the Ice Queen’s grip? 

This wonderfully inventive book is set in the snowy kingdom of Erkenwald, ruled by an evil Ice Queen who imprisons her enemies in Winterfang Palace. Can Eska, a girls ho breaks free from a cursed music box, find the magical song with the power to break the Ice Queen&rsquo;s grip?&nbsp;

Part 1: Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone

Part 2: Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone

This magical tale sees three sisters on a mysterious island imprisoned by a curse - but they own three magical objects: a carpet bag, a nest of dolls and an ornate mirror. Can they use their inheritance to defeat the curse which has trapped their family for generations?

This magical tale sees three sisters on a mysterious island imprisoned by a curse - but they own three magical objects: a carpet bag, a nest of dolls and an ornate mirror. Can they use their inheritance to defeat the curse which has trapped their family for generations?

Part 1: A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

Part 2: A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

From the creators of the Sam Wu series, Dragon Mountain has a group of children on an epic dragon quest. When 12-year-old Billy Chan is sent to a summer camp in the middle of China, he meets meets fellow campers Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei, and encounters four huge, fire-breathing beasts. 

From the creators of the Sam Wu series, Dragon Mountain has a group of children on an epic dragon quest. When 12-year-old Billy Chan is sent to a summer camp in the middle of China, he meets meets fellow campers Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei, and encounters four huge, fire-breathing beasts.&nbsp;

Dragon Mountain by Katie and Kevin Tsang

From the creator of Bad Nana, this is a superhero story unlike any other - about a child hero who just wants to be normal (but that’s going to be very, very difficult in her super family). 

From the creator of Bad Nana, this is a superhero story unlike any other - about a child hero who just wants to be normal (but that&rsquo;s going to be very, very difficult in her super family).&nbsp;

Pizazz by Sophy Henn

Listen to the full and unabridged historical romance behind the hit Netflix series, the tale of Daphne Bridgerton’s romantic adventures in the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London. Daphne plots with the Duke of Hastings to create a fake relationship and fool everyone around them - but will their cunning plan come unstuck? 

Listen to the full and unabridged historical romance behind the hit Netflix series, the tale of Daphne Bridgerton&rsquo;s romantic adventures in the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London. Daphne plots with the Duke of Hastings to create a fake relationship and fool everyone around them - but will their cunning plan come unstuck?&nbsp;

The Duke and I: Part 1

Mail+Audio Book club offers free audio versions of the book extracts in the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday to listen to anywhere via your favourite podcast apps or via the Mail + website. Tune in for your weekly instalments of the latest books, and join the book club that reads to you.

Mail+Audio Book club offers free audio versions of the book extracts in the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday to listen to anywhere via your favourite podcast apps or via the Mail + website. Tune in for your weekly instalments of the latest books, and join the book club that reads to you.

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Jeffrey Archer's Christmas Carol, a story written exclusively for the Daily Mail this year by Lord Archer retells the famous story of Ebenezer Scrooge... with a modern twist (and a lot more football). This audiobook was recorded specially for the Daily Mail by Jeffrey Archer himself, and is a rollicking festive tale of business trickery, family, profit - and a Christmas lesson learned.

Jeffrey Archer's Christmas Carol, a story written exclusively for the Daily Mail this year by Lord Archer retells the famous story of Ebenezer Scrooge... with a modern twist (and a lot more football). This audiobook was recorded specially for the Daily Mail by Jeffrey Archer himself, and is a rollicking festive tale of business trickery, family, profit - and a Christmas lesson learned.

Part 1: Jeffrey Archer’s Christmas Carol

Part 2: Jeffrey Archer’s Christmas Carol

Part 3: Jeffrey Archer’s Christmas Carol

Mail+ Audio Book Club lets you listen to free audio versions of the book extracts in the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, free to listen via your favourite podcast apps and Mail+ briefings. Come back for more great reads updated every month.

Mail+ Audio Book Club lets you listen to free audio versions of the book extracts in the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, free to listen via your favourite podcast apps and Mail+ briefings. Come back for more great reads updated every month.

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