Books like Mike at Wrykyn by P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse presents a lighthearted portrait of Wrykyn School through the intertwined experiences of two brothers, one in his final year and the other a new arrival. Their competing ambitions to secure a place on the cricket team drive much of the comic tension, while the setting of a bustling British boarding school supplies endless opportunities for wit, friendship and youthful mischief.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: P. G. Wodehouse
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