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The plot
The story is about a 12-year-old billionaire Joe Spud who lives with his billionaire dad, who made money out of revolutionary Bumfresh toilet paper. The Spuds live in a very large country home. The two of them have everything they could ever want, such as an orang-utan butler, a bowling alley, a cinema, and servants. Joe is depressed, sad and unhappy when he doesn't have any friends. He leaves a wealthy children's school to join a local comprehensive. There he meets another 12-year-old, Bob, with whom he becomes friends.
The characters
Joe Spud - The main character in the story. He is the son of a multi-billionaire. His best friend is Bob and his love interest is Lauren. Joe is twelve years old at the beginning of the book. He was bullied at his last school because his father made his fortune by making loo rolls.
Leonard Spud - The multi-Billionaire who is the founder of Bumfresh. He is divorced. In the end, he marries Bob's mum.
Bob - Is Joe's best friend and later stepbrother. His dad died of cancer and his family is poor. The Grubbs bully him and is made fun of by the rest of the class for being fat. He is Raj's favorite customer.
Sapphire Stone - She was only dating Mr. Spud because of his wealth. She is 19 years old and has blonde hair and is not very intelligent.
Lauren - An actress. Mr Spud has paid Lauren to be Joe's girlfriend. She is Joe's love interest and is remarkably pretty.
The Grubbs - The Grubbs are twins who are the school bullies. One of them is Dave and another is Sue.
Raj - Raj is a very kind shopkeeper who is on occasion rather bizarre and sells newspapers/magazines.
Miss Spite - Is Joe's strict teacher.
Mrs Trafe - Is the kindly dinner lady who enjoys the company of Joe, Bob and Lauren.