Spud is a 2005 novel by South African author, actor, playwright and producer, John van de Ruit.

A comedic sometimes sad yet straight forward novel that captures the humor of life in boarding school, through the diary of John 'Spud' Milton.

Girls Other Students Teachers Family A film adaptation, directed by Donovan Marsh, was released in South Africa on 3 December 2010.

The film stars South African-born Australian actor Troye Sivan as Spud and with John Cleese as The Guv.

The film was a massive success in South Africa, topping the box office, despite the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 at the same time.