![]() ![]() ![]() first-years, girls, crazy roommates, girls, crazy teachers, and embarrassing parents- however, van de Ruit provides a serious background against the hilarity of boarding school life. Many of Spud's adventures seem like typical boarding-school-story fare- illegal night swimming, girls, elaborate pranks, the hierarchy of prefects vs. The book definitely isn't totally politically correct (Spud's overweight friend is nicknamed "Fatty") but it's a hilarious insight into the day-to-day dealings of a teenage boy. Expect some 'objectionable content'- we'll just say Spud receives his nickname for a reason. Spud does not shy away from any topics of school life, and we're definitely taken through the thought process of a 13 year old boy. Luckily for us, he begins keeping a diary and so begins recording his insane adventures as a teenage boy. Set in 1990s South Africa, John "Spud" Milton wins a scholarship to a prestigious all-boys boarding school. Right from the start, Spud is a completely hilarious novel. ![]()
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