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The book contains the following short stories:

William Goes to the Pictures - William's aunt gives him sixpence, and he goes to the cinema . On his way home he is obsessed with acting out what he has seen, much to the annoyance of the locals.
William the Intruder - William makes friends with his brother's new girlfriend.
William Below Stairs - William runs away from home and gets a job working as a servant in an upper class house, not realising that he doesn't like work.
The Fall of the Idol - William has a crush on his teacher, Miss Drew.
The Show - The Outlaws put on an animal show in the garden.
A Question of Grammar - William throws a party.
William Joins the Band of Hope - William joins the Temperance movement .
The Outlaws
William and White Satin William becomes a page for his cousin's wedding.
William's New Year's Day - William is encouraged to make a New Year's resolution by the sweet shop owner Mr Moss.
The Best Laid Plans
"Jumble" - The story of how William met his dog, Jumble.