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Spud

by John van de Ruit
RM37.03 MYR
Spud - Thryft
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Hilarious boarding school romp with Spud Milton.

This book is a good read for anyone looking for a comedic coming-of-age story set in South Africa during Apartheid. Spud Milton is a relatable protagonist who will have you laughing out loud at his misadventures with friends and enemies alike. The unique setting and cultural references add depth to the story, making it a great choice for someone looking for a fresh perspective on the boarding school genre.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Spud

by John van de Ruit
RM37.03 MYR
ISBN: 9780141323565
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM55.02 MYR
Authors: John van de Ruit
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult
Related Topics: Teen, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 6753 readers)

Description

It's 1990. Apartheid is crumbling, Nelson Mandela has just been released from prison and thirteen-year-old Spud Milton is about to start his first year at an elite boys-only boarding school. Cursed with embarrassingly dysfunctional parents, a nutty granny and a dormitory full of strange characters, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home. With only his wits and his diary, he takes readers on a rowdy boarding school romp full of illegal midnight swims, catastrophic cricket matches, ghostbusting escapades, girls and disastrous holidays. South African comedian John van de Ruit invites the reader into the mind of a young boy whose eyes are being opened to love, friendship and complete insanity!
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Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Hilarious boarding school romp with Spud Milton.

This book is a good read for anyone looking for a comedic coming-of-age story set in South Africa during Apartheid. Spud Milton is a relatable protagonist who will have you laughing out loud at his misadventures with friends and enemies alike. The unique setting and cultural references add depth to the story, making it a great choice for someone looking for a fresh perspective on the boarding school genre.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.