Spud-The Madness Continues
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 352
Published: 2009
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In "Spud: The Madness Continues" by John van de Ruit, the quirky and relatable protagonist, Spud Milton, returns for another year at an all-boys boarding school in South Africa. As he navigates the trials of teenage life, including friendship, budding romances, and the challenges of growing up, Spud faces the comedic yet poignant realities of adolescence. The story captures his humorous escapades with the "Crazy 8," his group of eccentric friends, as they tackle school life, encounter unforgettable characters, and embrace the chaos of their formative years. It’s a tale of friendship, laughter, and the bittersweet journey to adulthood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 352 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2009 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
John van de Ruit was born in Durban, South Africa. He went to 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, winning numerous awards. Spud is his first novel.