Penguin, London, 2009, 1^st pr thus.  ISBN 978-0-141-19170-6.  MMPB, 98 pages.  Unread copy; touch of soil on bottom edge; small scars and discolouration on rear wrap from sticker removal; black & white illustrations throughout by Ronald Searle.  “Nigel Molesworth is dragging St. Custard’s into the 20th century in the company of ‘felow pupils’, via the Elizabethans and the Wild West.  Most importantly, he has some important lessons in how to treat Gurls, what to do with a tee-vee, what a holiday will really involve, and how to survive the uranium age that is sure to hit any time now.” (from rear wrap)