Spud: Learning to Fly
Spud: Learning to Fly
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
South Africa • 1990s
2009
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Spud: Learning to Fly by John van de Ruit follows Spud Milton, a teenage boy navigating school life, friendship, and personal growth at an elite boarding school in South Africa. Amidst comedic and challenging experiences, Spud learns valuable life lessons as he faces the complexities of adolescence.
Humorous
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Adventurous
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Spud: Learning to Fly by John van de Ruit captures the humor and chaos of adolescence with vivid storytelling. Reviews praise its engaging and witty narrative, along with well-developed characters. However, some find the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, it successfully balances humor and life lessons, appealing to both teens and adults.
Who Should Read Spud: Learning to Fly?
Readers who relish coming-of-age tales with humor akin to J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye or Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole will enjoy Spud: Learning to Fly by John van de Ruit. The novel’s witty, relatable teenage protagonist and boarding school adventures make it a compelling choice.
2,728 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
South Africa • 1990s
2009
YA
14-18 years
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