Book description
Spud's nearly 15 and although he is no longer the youngest or the
smallest in his dorm, his second year at boarding school is beset with
women trouble, misguided late-night adventures and excruciating family
visits. With his dreams of a stage career in tatters after a disastrous
house play production of Noah's Ark, Spud, armed with only his wits and
his diary, invites us to delve further into the mind of a boy who
discovers that the long path to manhood is never easy... especially when
all around him the madness continues... John van de Ruit was born in
Durban, South Africa and educated at the University of Natal where he
completed a Masters degree in Drama and Performance. since 1998 he has
been a professional actor, playwright and producer. His first novel,
Spud
, has become an international award-winning bestseller, and the fastest
selling book in South Africa's publishing history.
