"The Pothunters" by P. G. Wodehouse is a funny story set in an English boarding school in the early 1900s. The book follows students as they deal with a boxing tournament that goes off the rails because of missing sports trophies. The main player, Tony Graham, and his cousin, Allen Thomson, have to deal with both the stress of trying to win and the everyday craziness of school. At first, the story shows Tony getting ready for boxing matches, including one against his talented cousin Allen. Tony worries about the matches and living up to expectations, but then everything changes when someone breaks into the school's Pavilion and steals important sports awards, creating a big mystery for everyone which leads to all sorts of humorous situations.
The Pothunters
By P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
When priceless sporting trophies vanish from their school, students find themselves embroiled in hilarious chaos, suspicion, and unexpected twists.
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About the AuthorSir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, ; 15 October 1881 – 14 February 1975) was an English writer and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His creations include the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr. Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls.
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, ; 15 October 1881 – 14 February 1975) was an English writer and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His creations include the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr. Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls.
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