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by Jack Sheffield (Author)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Press (29 Jan 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0593061500
  • ISBN-13: 978-0593061503
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 165,877 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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It's 1979: Dallas is enthralling the nation on TV, Mrs Thatcher has just become prime minister, Abba is top of the pops, and in the small Yorkshire village of Ragley-on-the-Forest, Jack Sheffield returns for his third year as headmaster of the village school. Jack and his staff struggle to keep a semblance of normality throughout the turbulence of the school terms, as once again the official School Log fails to record what is really going on beneath the seemingly quiet routine. Ruby the caretaker discovers her Prince Charming; Vera the school secretary gets to meet her hero, Nicholas Parsons; and Jack, to his astonishment, finds himself having to stand in as a curiously skinny Father Christmas. Jack also finds himself, at last, having to choose between the vivacious sisters Beth and Laura Henderson...


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It’s 1979: Dallas is enthralling the nation on TV, Mrs Thatcher has just become prime minister, Abba is top of the pops, and in the small Yorkshire village of Ragley-on-the-Forest, Jack Sheffield returns for his third year as headmaster of the village school.

Jack and his staff struggle to keep a semblance of normality throughout the turbulence of the school terms, as once again the official School Log fails to record what is really going on beneath the seemingly quiet routine. Ruby the caretaker discovers her Prince Charming; Vera the school secretary gets to meet her hero, Nicholas Parsons; and Jack, to his astonishment, finds himself having to stand in as a curiously skinny Father Christmas.

Jack also finds himself, at last, having to choose between the vivacious sisters Beth and Laura Henderson …

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Teacher by Jack Sheffield- A Great Book, 4 Feb 2009
By Mr. M. A. Luck "Louise Luck" (York, England) - See all my reviews
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A cracking book for all. The author has a honed skill in relating to adults and children alike, whatever their background.
Like its two predecessors `Dear Teacher' revolves around life at Ragley village school, its teachers, children, parents and local life but this book boasts more. We still have the daily anecdotes but stories are deeper and events are more colourful.
How lovely it is to be reminded of the importance of values particularly by children: "Our mummy says we're like different-coloured crayons..." said Rowena..."But we all live in the same tin," replied her twin sister Katrina.
This book will be your best friend. You will not want it to end as you read about the funny Pontefract strippers, the "cutest lil' city" of York , Mrs Earnshaw's baby daughter called Dallas (!)... going to "Devon" when you die and so very much more.
A walk down 1980s memory lane is not to be missed as we remember those flares in fashion and nostalgic notes from Abba not to mention the reign of Margaret Thatcher.
Best of all is our dear young Headmaster, Jack Sheffield. We all want a Jack in our lives. If you don't already have one you will be looking for one after reading this book. We experience the pangs of love he has for the lovely Beth and reflect on his words ...'while time might be a great healer, love was better'
This is an excellent read. If you have been a pupil, parent or teacher at some point in your life this will be your reference book on life. This book is so good that I found myself wanting to re-live my life amongst the descriptions and tales of life in Ragley.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Getting better and better, 6 Feb 2009
I am enjoying this series more and more, especially as the characters are `bedding down' nicely. They are feeling like old friends and that is the skill of Jack Sheffield's writing. A community that is instantly recognisable.

Timothy Pratt still brings a smile to my face everytime he appears, and Sheila, the landlady in the main attraction in the tap room of the `Royal Oak' is spot-on. Jack Sheffield manages to find the humour and pathos in everyday life, and delivers it in a charming way.

And I have finely worked out what the `Rhubarb Triangle' is. I should have asked Timothy Pratt - he could have told me straight away.

Top marks!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done Jack......., 16 Feb 2009
By Mrs. J. M. Hefford - See all my reviews
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I have just finished this book and once again cannot wait for the next...It takes me right back to my school days of the late 50,early 60's.
Jack I hope she says yes...........
I also brought the little book about the Christmas turkey...I read it to my grand daughter on Christmas Eve,who asks can we read this every year?
Well Done again Jack...all books are excellent and worth reading,however, you will need time on your side 'cause you will not beable to put them down.
Here's to number 4.......Hurry up.
Jenny
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1.0 out of 5 stars just awful!
Am I the only person who thought this book was awful? It appears to be written for people with a reading age of 9yrs old! Read more
Published 10 days ago by C. Unsworth

5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Teacher
yet again Jack takes you to Ragley Village School with all the great characters. His wonderfully written books actually take you to the middle of the heart of the village. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lynne Mckeag

5.0 out of 5 stars A real feel good read
I have read all of Jack Sheffield's teacher books and each of them has left me wanting to urge him to get on with writing the next one. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Hardy

5.0 out of 5 stars "Dear Teacher" by Jack Sheffield
Where do I begin to tell you how much I have loved this and all three of these novels? The first one "Teacher Teacher" was given to me as a present. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jacqueline Bouarka

2.0 out of 5 stars I was diappointed
I had read the previous books by Jack Sheffield which gave a very amusing account of life in a village school through the eyes of the local headmaster. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. S. A. Pollard

5.0 out of 5 stars Teacher Series by Jack Sheffield
I love all the three books in the Teacher series so far- as a Junior School teacher I can relate to the stories so well. The books are warm-hearted and entertaining. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Stanton

5.0 out of 5 stars Another cracker from Jack Sheffield
Once again Jack Sheffield has delivered a beautiful, funny and heartwarming collection of tales from Ragley school. A real nostalgia trip! Bring on the next.....thank you Jack.
Published 6 months ago by E. Moat

5.0 out of 5 stars a good refreshingly clean read
I was drawn to this book in the store by its colourful and cheerful cover. I read the back of the book and thought that I would enjoy it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Denhunt

5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs. Sheffield does it again...
With Dear Teacher, the eagerly awaited third book in the series, Jack Sheffield once again manages to pinpoint with unerring accuracy the humour, warmth and charm which is... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Stephanie Fox

5.0 out of 5 stars Teacher, Teacher; Mister Teacher; and Dear Teacher
I would just like to say how very much I enjoyed reading the series of books, Teacher, Teacher; Mister Teacher and Dear Teacher by Jack Sheffield. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. P. Pollard

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