A Prefect's Uncle is an early novel by author P. G. Wodehouse, one of his school stories for children.

The title alludes to the arrival at the school of a mischievous young boy called Reginald Farnie, who turns out to be the uncle of the older "Bishop" Gethryn, a prefect, cricketer and popular figure in the school.

His arrival, along with that of another youngster, Wilson, who becomes a personal servant to Gethryn's friend Marriott, leads to much excitement and scandal in the school, and the disruption of some important cricket matches.

Marriott's aunt has asked him to look after the son of a friend, though the new boy, Wilson, proves to be capable of defending himself.

The students in the Upper Fifth form are required to enter a poetry contest, and this year, the subject is the death of Dido.

Gethryn meanwhile encounters obstacles but finally brings back Farnie, who can only return six pounds.

Eight of them are in the cricket team for Leicester's and they refuse to play in the inter-house cricket cup unless Gethryn resigns his captaincy of the house team, but Marriott and Reece advise Gethryn to get junior House members to play instead, including Wilson.

Mr Wells, a friend of the Headmaster, selects Lorimer's poem as the prize winner.

The Headmaster gives them a light punishment of two extra lessons, though this prevents them from playing in the cup for the School House.

In a rugby match, Norris passes the ball to Gethryn, allowing him to make a dramatic score.

Students at Beckford: Beckford staff and other characters: About the author: P.G Wodehouse was born on October 15, 1881, Guildford, Surrey, England and has died on February 14, 1975, Southampton, New York, U.S. Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE was an English author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century.

Wodehouse spent happy teenage years at Dulwich College, to which he remained devoted all his life.

[1] A Prefect's Uncle was included in The Pothunters and Other School Stories, a collection of Wodehouse's first three published book-length works.