About “William and the Evacuees”

William and the Evacuees (1940) is a children's book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton, set during World War II and focusing on the experiences of William and his friends as they navigate the challenges of evacuating children from urban areas to the countryside. The story reflects the wartime context through the children's interactions and the social dynamics of the evacuation process.

Book details

First published
1940