I am William is a story about William, who doesn't always have the easiest life. His mom is a nutcase, so William lives with his Uncle Nils, who makes a living by doing a bit of everything. But Uncle Nils got himself into trouble. He has a growing gambling debt, and the town’s local gangster is out to get him. William now has to step up and muster courage and imagination to save himself and his Uncle. All the while, William has both the three bullies from his class and a growing crush on Viola to keep track of. I am William is a story about William, who doesn't always have the easiest life. His mom is a nutcase, so William lives with his Uncle Nils, who makes a living by doing a bit of everything. But Uncle Nils got himself into trouble. He has a growing gambling debt, and the town’s local gangster is out to get him. William now has to step up and muster courage and imagination to save himself and his Uncle. All the while, William has both the three bullies from his class and a growing crush on Viola to keep track of.