John van de Ruit writes comic coming-of-age fiction set around South African boarding-school life. *Spud* is presented through the diary of John “Spud” Milton, a small, observant boy starting at an elite boys’ school in 1990 and trying to survive dormitory politics, eccentric teachers, sport, family chaos and the intimidating group known as the Crazy Eight. *Spud: The Madness Continues*, *Learning to Fly* and *Exit, Pursued by a Bear* follow him through later school years as friendships, first relationships and the political changes around South Africa continue in the background. Van de Ruit’s books are irreverent, episodic and character-led, fitting humorous YA, boarding-school fiction and diary-style coming-of-age for readers who like Adrian Mole-style observation with a rougher schoolboy edge. Read more Less
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