Richmal Crompton books in order
English short-story writer and novelist
- Lived
- 1890–1969
- Books
- 53
Richmal Crompton published 8 novels, 4 short story collections, 18 children's books and 23 other books, beginning with William the Fourth (1924). The best-known is William - the Pirate (1932).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richmal Crompton
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William - the Pirate
Richmal Crompton's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Marriage of Hermione (1932)
There Are Four Seasons (1937)
Family Roundabout (1949)
William's Television Show (William Books) (1958)
Journeying Wave (1977)
Millicent Dorrington (1978)
Just Jimmy Again (2000)
Portrait of a Family (2015)
Short story collections in order
Just William on Holiday (William) (1996)
William's Day Off and Other Stories (Meet Just William) (1999)
William's Haunted House and Other Stories (1999)
Still William (2006)
Children's books in order
William the Fourth (1924)
William - the Pirate (1932)
William-the Gangster (1934)
William-the Detective (1935)
Sweet William (1936)
William--the Dictator (1938)
William Carries On (1942)
William-the Bold (1950)
William the Rebel (1966)
Just William on Tv (William) (1994)
Just William's Play (1994)
Just William at School (William) (1997)
School Report (Meet Just William, 8) (2000)
William's Busy Day (Meet Just William S.) (2000)
William and the Prize Cat (2001)
William and the Bomb (2003)
William at War (2009)
Other books in order
William The Rebel by Richmal Crompton (1935)
William-the Showman (1937)
Merlin Bay (1939)
William and the Evacuees (1940)
William Does His Bit (1941)
Weatherley Parade (1943)
Just William's Luck (1948)
William and the Tramp (1952)
William and the Moon Rocket (1954)
William and the Space Animal (1956)
The Inheritor (1960)
William and the Witch (1964)
William and the Pop Singers (1965)
William and the Masked Ranger (1966)
Westover (1972)
William's Crowded Hours (1972)
What's Wrong Wrong with Civilizashun (1990)
The Just - William Collection (1991)
School Is a Waste of Time (1992)
The William Stories (1992)
Crompton Richmal (1994)
William and Air Raid Precautions (William) (2000)
William's Birthday and Other Stories (2003)
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About Richmal Crompton
Richmal Crompton Lamburn was a popular English writer, best known for her Just William series of books, humorous short stories, and to a lesser extent adult fiction books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richmal Crompton FAQ
- How many books has Richmal Crompton written?
- Richmal Crompton published 8 novels, 4 short story collections, 18 children's books and 23 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richmal Crompton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with William - the Pirate.
- What is Richmal Crompton's last book?
- William's Television Show (William Books) (1958).
- What is Richmal Crompton's most famous book?
- William - the Pirate (1932) is Richmal Crompton's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richmal Crompton's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Richmal Crompton are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.