My other all time favourite is full of energy and bright ideas. He has a strong moral compass but ends up in no end of scrapes. He has a fondness for bulls eyes which he shares with his loyal band of friends.
Got it in one WWM2 - William, the scourge of sweet shop owners! The Martin Jarvis audio books are played sometimes on the radio and I have to stop driving if I'm in the car.
Orphaned child, sent to live with distant relative in large house in remote location, where she takes up gardening and makes friends with local people.