Book description
Spud Milton (practically a man in most areas) is hoping for a smooth
ride as he returns to boarding school as a senior. But instead he
finds his vindictive arch-enemy is back to taunt him and a garrulous
new boy has taken residence in his dorm, along with the regular
inmates and misfits he calls friends. Spud's world has never felt more
uncertain as he attempts to master Shakespeare, girls, religion and
the meaning of life.
Once again, armed only with his wits and his diary, Spud invites us
on a hilarious journey deep into the sublime and ridiculous world of
being a teenager.
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.
