Schoolboy pranks, japes, and practical jokes abound in The Gold Bat, a novel from beloved British humor writer P.G. Wodehouse. Follow the exploits of two incorrigible jokers as they carry out a series of increasingly bold pranks -- and then try, with varying levels of success, to elude the consequences of their actions.

All of which, being interpreted, meant that the first match of the Easter term had just come to an end, and that those of the team who, being day boys, changed over at the pavilion, instead of performing the operation at leisure and in comfort, as did the members of houses, were discussing the vital question - -who was to have first bath? The Field Sports Committee at Wrykyn - -that is, at the school which stood some half-mile outside that town and took its name from it - -were not lavish in their expenditure as regarded the changing accommodation in the pavilion. Letters appeared in every second number of the Wrykinian, some short, others long, some from members of the school, others from Old Boys, all protesting against the condition of the first, second, and third fifteen dressing-rooms. 'Indignant" would inquire acidly, in half a page of small type, if the editor happened to be aware that there was no hair-brush in the second room, and only half a comb. 'Disgusted O. W." would remark that when he came down with the Wandering Zephyrs to play against the third fifteen, the water supply had suddenly and mysteriously failed, and the W.Z.'s had been obliged to go home as they were, in a state of primeval grime, and he thought that this was 'a very bad thing in a school of over six hundred boys," though what the number of boys had to do with the fact that there was no water he omitted to explain. The editor would express his regret in brackets, and things would go on as before.

The gold bat is an adventurous novel written P.G Wodehouse. The book is a misadventure of two central struck characters who navigate the challenges doing their school life add cricket matches. The chaos erupts, when a coveted gold bat gets disappeared and took Mike and Psmith on a journey to find the reason behind its disappearance. During this journey, they find and tackle several unconventional teachers, unexpected allies and school libraries and keeping their reputation at top. The clever plot and classic honorific dialogues creates memorable characters at it priority making the novel popular among the readers. The thrill of competition present in the novel, the books helps readers to explore the themes of loyalty and sportsmanship. The book captures the essence of comedic genius and entertain readers and embarking on a journey boarding Scholl and cricket rivalry.

The Gold Bat by P. G. Wodehouse: P. G. Wodehouse's delightful novel "The Gold Bat" takes readers to the hallowed halls of a British public school, where the mischievous students of Wrykyn School find themselves embroiled in humorous escapades and the pursuit of the mysterious Gold Bat. As the plot unfolds, readers are treated to witty dialogue, endearing characters, and a good dose of schoolboy pranks. Wodehouse's signature humor and charm shine through in this entertaining tale of school life and camaraderie. Key Aspects of the Book "The Gold Bat": Schoolboy Comedy: P. G. Wodehouse's novel delights readers with schoolboy antics, humorous mishaps, and lively camaraderie among the students of Wrykyn School. Wodehouse's Wit: The novel showcases Wodehouse's renowned wit and clever dialogue, adding a touch of levity and charm to the delightful narrative. Themes of Friendship: "The Gold Bat" explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the unique bonds forged during school days, resonating with readers of all ages. P. G. Wodehouse, born on October 15, 1881, was an English author known for his humorous and satirical novels and short stories. His works, including the Jeeves and Wooster series, have charmed readers worldwide with their wit and endearing characters. Wodehouse's unique writing style and ability to create timeless comedic narratives have secured his place as one of the most beloved authors in the English literary canon.

P.G. Wodehouse is recognized as the greatest English comic writer of the twentieth century, rightly admired throughout the world and translated into more than thirty languages. Launched on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his death, this series presents each Overlook Wodehouse as the finest edition of the master's work ever published--beautifully designed and faithful to the original. This season, Overlook is pleased to offer the latest two hilarious volumes. The first gathers together Wodehouse's school stories, not collected in the author's lifetime.

Trevor, the captain of the Wrykyn football team, finds his schoolboy honor in jeopardy when a miniature gold bat known to be in his keeping is misplaced in the course of a prank executed by O’Hara, the irrepressible Irishman. Trevor, O’Hara, and others must find the bat to preserve Trevor’s honor, while also ensuring Wrykyn’s victory in football over their arch-rival Ripton, and suffering increasingly audacious attacks from the sinister and anonymous League. The Gold Bat is one of P. G. Wodehouse’s earliest works, and the first of several set at the fictional boys’ public school Wrykyn. It was originally serialized in The Captain magazine and later published by A & C Black, London. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.