Spencer's mate Zac has decided he wants to be a real teenager and Spencer is disgusted. He's not interested in girls, skateboards or huge trainers! A hilarious and insightful story for teen boys aimed at reluctant readers.

Barrington Stoke | 68-page paperback
ISBN-10: 1842991515
ISBN-13: 978-1842991510

A hilarious comedy by the "devastatingly funny Pete Johnson".
The Sunday Times

"Growing up is a very difficult subject to write about without sounding patronising, but the tone here is spot on. In his opening note, Pete Johnson describes how he has read drafts to teenagers, and as with all Barrington Stoke books, children have reviewed and commented on the manuscript before publication. This has resulted in a subtle tone that shows respect for its characters and readers and a language level that would be accessible for children with a reading age lower than their interest level."
Write Away!

"Presented in the form of a diary, this is a very amusing look at that slightly uncomfortable transitional phase between childhood and adolescence. . . . A compelling read!"
Booktrusted.com

Pete Johnson writes:
"I had great fun researching Spencer. I went into schools and chatted with pupils about what they liked about being a teenager. And what they most hated. Then I read parts of the story aloud to them. I was so nervous about doing that. In fact, my throat felt very dry. But I wanted the story to feel as real as possible, so teenagers' comments were extremely important. I also wanted it to make you laugh. So here's hoping . . ."