Bad Grammar
A School for Gentlemen
Age 8+
General Fiction
Bad Grammar. This place is not a resort. It’s a last resort.
A Warrior’s Guide to 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.
Marcus is a warrior in the game world – a legend.
He is a shy nobody in the real world – a loser.
But he’s just been enrolled in Bad Grammar.
This place is not a resort. It’s a last resort.
Creators
Nathan Luff grew up on a farm near Yass in rural New South Wales. He is one of five boys and his first novel, Chicken Stu (Scholastic, 2010), was inspired by some of the antics they got up to as kids. Nathan has studied playwriting and screenwriting at university and was nominated for an AWGIE award in 2007 for the play “Smashed”. The things Nathan enjoys most in this world (in order) are: stories, music, whales and sherbet lollipops. The things he enjoys least in this world (in order) are: quicksand, snakes, sunburn and golf. Nathan’s sport of choice is origami. Bad Grammar is his first title with Walker Books.
Reviews
A funny fast-paced book, full of outlandish characters and incidents … A recommended read for young adventurers. 4/5 stars
Bookseller+Publisher
There are lots of laugh out loud moments, lots of gross moments and even some thoughtful ideas about friendship and belonging. It is ideal for kids looking to step up to the next level from Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate and similar novels.
Kids' Book Review
An action-packed and amusing story for younger teen boys.
Sue Baxalle and Isobel Marriner
This is a rollicking read for junior readers, fast paced and very funny. It’s a lot of fun, and is certain to be a winner with readers who are looking for the next level up from Luff’s Nerd Herd books.
Read Plus
In this quirky humorous book, peppered with snippets of warrior wisdom, no-one is who they seem to be. Ultimately, friends together are stronger and braver than any online warrior.
Funday Telegraph
Crazy teachers, a terrifying Principal, a library ghost and the half blind Italian bus driver all come together to create a wonderful adventure for junior and Middle Grade readers. Marcus’ thoughts and wonderful snippets from ‘The Warrior’s Guide to Everything’ create a character who will resonate with many readers. This re-release novel still packs a punch.
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