The Heart of the Dales

Gervase Phinn

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Penguin
25 March 2010

Biography; Autobiography: general; Schools inspection (& preparing for inspection)

"Reissued with a beautiful new jacket

A teacher was reprimanding a child who had drawn a very wobbly line freehand across his exercise book. 'Don't you know what the word ""straight"" means?' the teacher asked crossly.' 'Yes, miss,' came the reply, ' ""without water"".'

Awkward teachers, pompous school governors and fearsome lollipop ladies occasionally make Gervase Phinn's hectic job as a school more than difficult. But, for Gervase, the main challenge remains the frankly spoken children.

The new school year doesn't get off to a good start after a teacher suggests that Gervase has let him and his school down. Called up in front of his new boss, the formidable Miss de la Mare, Gervase fears he is going to be in hot water. To add to his woes, he is given another 'little job' by the Chief Education Officer, which inevitably means liaising with the infuriating and interfering Mrs Savage!

Meanwhile, away from the pressures of school, Gervase's life with his wife Christine and their baby son is blissful - until noises in the attic start to disturb their nights. . ."

By: Gervase Phinn
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 276g
ISBN: 9780141027678
ISBN 10: 0141027673
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 25 March 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gervase Phinn is now nationally recognised as a bestselling author, following the immense success of his books The Other Side of the Dale, Over Hill and Dale, Up and Down in the Dales and Head Over Heels in the Dales, all of which have been top ten bestsellers. He is also the author of the hugely successful A Wayne in a Manger. He is married with four children and lives near Doncaster.

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The Heart of the Dales

Gervase Phinn

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