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Bad Grammar
A School for Gentlemen
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In this action-packed middle-grade novel from acclaimed author Nathan Luff, video-game fanatic Marcus must face the ultimate challenge: notorious boarding school Bad Grammar.
Bad Grammar, like a prison cell or a shopping centre on Christmas Eve, is a horrific place best avoided. If unlucky enough to serve a sentence at this remote boarding school, forget packing your toothbrush and a spare pair of undies. You’d be better off with your flamethrower and a suit of armour.
When he’s in the world of his favourite video game Dragon Warrior, Marcus is nothing short of a legend. But after his only friend moves away and Marcus is decidedly not crushing things in the real world, his parents decide to enrol him in an outback boarding school for kids who have difficulty fitting in: Bad Grammar.
It’s a place without phones or internet, where days are spent avoiding the wrath of bullies with names like Scarface, and nights are spent attempting to sleep in a hammock. Before long, being a student at Bad Grammar makes Dragon Warrior look tame. Will Marcus be able to level up and survive a school like no other?
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Bad Grammar by Nathan Luff is hailed as a humorous and fast-paced adventure with a unique cast of characters, recommended for young readers who enjoy witty and outlandish tales. It features plenty of laugh-out-loud and gross moments, alongside a deeper exploration of themes like friendship and belonging. It's an ideal progression for fans of series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and similarly styled books, offering an engaging story for younger teens, particularly boys. The book is also praised for its wit and warrior wisdom, underlining the strength of friendship over online bravado.
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ISBN: 9781760656744
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 March 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 202g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Nathan Luff grew up on a farm in rural NSW as one of five boys. His colourful upbringing is often the inspiration for the stories he tells. Nathan is the author of The Nerd Herd series and the middle grade novels Chicken Stu and Bad Grammar. In addition to writing children’s books, Nathan writes plays for young audiences and works part time as a primary school teacher specialising in creative writing and the performing arts.
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