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Head Over Heels in the Dales (Paperback)

by Gervase Phinn (Author)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (6 Mar 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 014100522X
ISBN-13: 978-0141005225
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Gervase Phinn, school inspector, begins his third year with a spring in his step for in April he will marry Christine Bentley, head teacher of Winnery Nook School. But before then he has to suffer the wicked repartee of his fellow inspectors on the subjects of love and marriage. The well-named Mrs Savage still attempts to exert her power via incomprehensible memos, and Connie continues to rule the Staff Development Centre with a broom of iron and duster of disapproval at any dirty marks. In theschools themselves Gervase Phinn faces every challenge with humour that is rarely far from the surface.

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Gervase Phinn is now nationally recognised as a best-selling author following the immense success of his first two books, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DALE and OVER HILL AND DALE. His speaking engagements are always a sell-out. He lives near Doncaster.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Further tales of life as a school inspector, 26 April 2002

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This review is from: Head Over Heels in the Dales (Hardcover)

The third instalment of Gervase Phinn's narrative of his time as a school inspector is as welcome as the first two. In the first two volumes, we followed Gervase's meeting with Christine, and their courtship. In this book, they eventually get married, and set to renovating the derelict country cottage with its overgrown garden, in which they start their married life.

The real stars of the book, though, are the children, and it is clear that Gervase Phinn has a wonderful relationship with them, and a real affection for them. He must have been a fantastic teacher.

We also meet old friends from the previous books - the rest of the inspection team, Brenda Savage - the alarming PA who made a pass at Gervase in an earlier book - Julie (the inspectors' secretary) and Connie, who rules the Professional Centre with a rod of iron.

If you have read the other two books, you will love this one. If not, buy the paper back versions of the other two, and then enjoy this one.

Oh, and if you are a teacher, read this to remind yourself what life was like before OFSTED inspections!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good things come to those who wait........, 8 April 2002

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This review is from: Head Over Heels in the Dales (Hardcover)

Having been introduced to Gervase Phinn's books by questioning why my mum and dad were both laughing in bed! I waited with baited breath for the next part... and how I wasn't disappointed. This time round Gervase is getting ready for marriage and married life and whilst only a few pages are taken up with the wedding part (don't think the whole book is given over to it) it continues to entertain us with tales of children, Mrs Savage, David and Sydney and Connie at the Staff Development Centre. All of whom have a unique and wonderful sense of humour, something that you probably need to have whilst working with children. Many moments stand out from this book and it would be too difficult to pick and tell you one. I wait with great delight for the fourth part(please write some more, Gervase) and to learn that the television rights have been sold as well. All I will say (and once you have the read the book you will know why) is 'Frank sent this...'!

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5.0 out of 5 stars It had me laughing out loud!, 25 Oct 2003

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I came across this book by chance. Having grown up & been educated in the Yorkshire Dales, I am attracted to stories about this region. However it isn't necessary to have lived there to appreciate this book. It's not necessary either to have read the first two novels, I hadn't and it didn’t spoil anything, although having read this one I'd like to read the others now. Nor is it necessary to have an interest in schooling or education in general : it’s makes for a funny and touching read and I’m sure it would appeal to all ages/all readers. Phinn writes about his real life experiences as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales with candour and warmth and the reader can picture him trying to suppress a smile as he faces the children and their daily schooling. I heartily recommend it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
I've bought the first three Gervase Phinn books on audio for my wife who listens while doing her chores. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Silver

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From the first page to the last , i enjoyed every one.
This is a book that is easily picked up and followed without wondering where you left off, i laughed and cried... Read more

Published 8 months ago by DM Jamieson

5.0 out of 5 stars Lift up your heart
Having read his first two books with such pleasure, Gervase's beautifully descriptive narrative style just gets better and better. Read more

Published on 14 Jun 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, long-awaited read-in-a-week-book!!
"Three Chairs for Gervase" (read it and you will realise I am not a poor speller!) Being a teacher I can relate to this even more and I think how much money could make writing a... Read more

Published on 17 April 2002

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