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Richmal Crompton’s William the Fourth continues the beloved stories of the lovable imp and his gang of Outlaws. In this playful chapter, William invents a novel water race: competitors must run while holding a mouthful of water, unable to swallow or spit it. The game’s unpredictable nature leads to laugh‑inducing chaos and a memorable splash involving Mrs. Adolphus Crane.
First publish date: 1924
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Richmal Crompton
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