William Carries On is the twenty-fourth book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It was first published in 1942.
The Parfits (formerly the Clives) are returning to the village because of the war and are going to celebrate Joan's birthday in the village. However, an unexploded bomb postpones the party.
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