Chosen by: Helen Cresswell

Publisher: Puffin Books (1993)

Pages: 218

Try NOT laughing when you read about the comical antics of William and his gang when they decide to become saints in 'William Leads a Better Life'. Split your sides over Adrian Mole's adolescent ramblings and have a taste of the zany Bagthorpe family as the bizarre young Daisy Parker goes into her Funeral Phase.

Eleven funny stories by eleven wonderful authors - something for EVERYONE to enjoy.