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Format:Hardcover
SPUD has been compared to THE CATCHER IN THE RYE, but I see it more as a twisted Harry Potter minus the magic and the nasty, evil villain. It is boarding school at its craziest and best.
Even though it is set in South Africa, and I'm guessing that most of its readers will not have attended boarding school, teens everywhere will be able to relate to the trials and tribulations of main character John "Spud" Milton.
Through Spud's diary, the reader gets to follow the antics of The Crazy Eight. Their wild adventures include the infamous "night swims," porn magazines and videos, attempts to break the school farting record, and investigations into the mystery of the school's resident ghost. All their schemes and pranks are done at the risk of being caught by Headmaster Glockenshpeel, known as "The Glock."
Spud not only deals with all craziness while at school, but he also deals with issues when he goes home during breaks. His father is a drunk who is sure the country is doomed now that Nelson Mandela has been released and Apartheid is over. Spud's mother puts up with his father's nonsense most days, but there are frequent, loud battles which sometimes end in her throwing him out. Add to all that a seriously senile grandmother Spud calls the Wombat. She has never-ending stories that, due to her declining mental abilities, she constantly repeats. Spud's father is seriously considering poison as a method for ridding them of his obnoxious mother-in-law.
John van de Ruit's book is sure to be a success here in the U.S. His newfound fans will be happy to know he is at work on the further adventures of Spud and the gang.
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
Even though it is set in South Africa, and I'm guessing that most of its readers will not have attended boarding school, teens everywhere will be able to relate to the trials and tribulations of main character John "Spud" Milton.
Through Spud's diary, the reader gets to follow the antics of The Crazy Eight. Their wild adventures include the infamous "night swims," porn magazines and videos, attempts to break the school farting record, and investigations into the mystery of the school's resident ghost. All their schemes and pranks are done at the risk of being caught by Headmaster Glockenshpeel, known as "The Glock."
Spud not only deals with all craziness while at school, but he also deals with issues when he goes home during breaks. His father is a drunk who is sure the country is doomed now that Nelson Mandela has been released and Apartheid is over. Spud's mother puts up with his father's nonsense most days, but there are frequent, loud battles which sometimes end in her throwing him out. Add to all that a seriously senile grandmother Spud calls the Wombat. She has never-ending stories that, due to her declining mental abilities, she constantly repeats. Spud's father is seriously considering poison as a method for ridding them of his obnoxious mother-in-law.
John van de Ruit's book is sure to be a success here in the U.S. His newfound fans will be happy to know he is at work on the further adventures of Spud and the gang.
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I remember coming across this book, just as it had been released, in a book shop in Johannesburg Airport as I waited for my flight back to the UK. I had never heard of it before but after reading the blurb I decided I would take a chance and spend the last of my money to buy it.
And thank the Lord in Heaven above that I did buy it! This book is absolute comic gold dust. It follows the story of John 'Spud' Milton, a young white South African boy as he begins a scholarship at a South African boys boarding school.
To sum John 'Spud' Milton up for you - He is the protagonist. Spud in general dislikes his life, due to the major embarrassment he gets from having slightly deranged parents, a senile grandmother (affectionately known as Wombat) and being part of one of the most notorious gang in the school. He is very pessimistic about many aspects of his life, especially his spudness and has a low self-esteem when confronting personal matters. Sparerib watches him with much concern and offers him much support. He consistently worries about his own sanity. Has many goals, such as being a star cricketer, actor, detective, freedom fighter and many more. Is certainly popular with girls (as he is the object of affection of three girls). Got into the school through a scholarship. Best known in the school for his lead part in Oliver!.
This book made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me laugh so hard that I cried, it made me laugh so hard that I wet my pants a little. Thats how brilliant this book is. You must read it!
And thank the Lord in Heaven above that I did buy it! This book is absolute comic gold dust. It follows the story of John 'Spud' Milton, a young white South African boy as he begins a scholarship at a South African boys boarding school.
To sum John 'Spud' Milton up for you - He is the protagonist. Spud in general dislikes his life, due to the major embarrassment he gets from having slightly deranged parents, a senile grandmother (affectionately known as Wombat) and being part of one of the most notorious gang in the school. He is very pessimistic about many aspects of his life, especially his spudness and has a low self-esteem when confronting personal matters. Sparerib watches him with much concern and offers him much support. He consistently worries about his own sanity. Has many goals, such as being a star cricketer, actor, detective, freedom fighter and many more. Is certainly popular with girls (as he is the object of affection of three girls). Got into the school through a scholarship. Best known in the school for his lead part in Oliver!.
This book made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me laugh so hard that I cried, it made me laugh so hard that I wet my pants a little. Thats how brilliant this book is. You must read it!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Guy Allensby
Format:Paperback
The cover says you will be rolling around, and you will be.
What with manic parents, crazy teachers, insane girlfriends, and bizzare friends this book is the best.
Read it you won't be dissapointed. What gets me though is it really is true to life.
Well done John.
What with manic parents, crazy teachers, insane girlfriends, and bizzare friends this book is the best.
Read it you won't be dissapointed. What gets me though is it really is true to life.
Well done John.
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Excellent
Very popular with both my children ( boy and girl). Still prepared to go to public school but they tell me they now have some reservations!!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. FRCS
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hi
this book is awesome.
I love how inappropriate it is.
nearly finished loving it.
thanks john van de ruit lol
I love how inappropriate it is.
nearly finished loving it.
thanks john van de ruit lol
Published 1 month ago by beth hudson
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A hilarious read
I've been reading this book aloud to my 13 years old and the two of us have been in hysterics. Rare is the book that gifts tears of hilarity. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Your Books
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A cross between mole and hunter! Very funny and set against the real south Africa in great Times and the pains of adolescence. Excellent read.
Published 1 month ago by Russ
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Spud
Funny
Good laugh
Possibly some errors
All in all a very fun jokey book with a sad ending with gecko dying
Good laugh
Possibly some errors
All in all a very fun jokey book with a sad ending with gecko dying
Published 3 months ago by Nicholas Brown
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This book is amazing,funny and simply heart-warming!
I love it! Hopefully you will too. It is 5 star from me! *****
I love it! Hopefully you will too. It is 5 star from me! *****
Published 4 months ago by Alfie David Geoffery Welham
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Spud
Good read,yes I will read it again and lend to my friends, well wrote cover is eye catching 8 out 10
Published 4 months ago by Julian carty
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Very funny
Very well written and very Amusing, loved every minute of it. Could not put it down and have already purchased the next book
Published 5 months ago by pin
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Warm and funny
So so funny. A definite mood lifter. He really captures the essence of the time and deals with some difficult issues with a light heart
Published 5 months ago by Tracey James
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Funny
This book can in good time, packaging was good and the book had no damage. Love this book, it's an hilarious read.
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