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'this heartwarming tale makes ideal holiday reading' -- News of the World 'As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase.' -- Choice 'written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.' -- Countryman
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'this heartwarming tale makes ideal holiday reading' (News of the World )
'As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase.' (Choice )
'written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.' (Countryman )
'As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase.' (Choice )
'written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.' (Countryman )
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I did not think that this book came up to the standard I have come to expect from Gervais Phinn. Whilst the book was pleasent enough to read, the storyline was predictable and the characters rather stereotyped. The book lacked the livliness and interest of the author's previous books . Mr. Phinn seems to be much better at writng autobiographical books than fiction. I was really sorry,as I thoroughly enjoyed all his previous works and have even been to see his live theatre shows twice.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have always enjoyed Gervaise Phinn's writng. He brings humour and thought provoking stories to the reader, without preaching and patronising text. The latest book 'The Village School' is no exception I couldn't put it down despite the tears in some chapters, (mine not the books) but the laughter in others.A must for anyone who enjoys a good book without sex violence and other nasties. Please continue with this new series it is just a gem
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.
28 Sep 2011
Format:Hardcover
Change is on the way for the sleepy village of Barton-on-the-Dale when the new head teacher arrives at the primary school. Elisabeth Devine is a breath of fresh air: energetic, vivacious (she scandalises the school board by wearing red shoes and lacy stockings to the interview) and full of ideas to improve the school. Villages are small communities, though, and not all the villagers are happy with the changes to their settled lives that Elisabeth's arrival brings. As she makes new friends Elisabeth also has to fight for what she believes in, as she realises just how much her new life means to her.
This debut novel for adults from Gervase Phinn is an entertaining tale peopled with believable characters and full of funny and touching incidents, written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.
This debut novel for adults from Gervase Phinn is an entertaining tale peopled with believable characters and full of funny and touching incidents, written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.
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Not worth buying
Gervase Phinn ought to stick to writing children's fiction (not that I've ready any). This attempt at penning an adult novel is patronizing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by wilson
Little Village School
I purchased this as part of a Christmas Present package for someone dear to my heart and is more than fit for purpose. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Michael Fuller
A feel good read!
I have been lucky enough to see Gervase Phinn talk about his books, twice, and he comes across as a really lovely person. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. Rucroft
LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL
Very "unputdownable" I hope Gervaise writes more "Barton in the Dale" novels. It was different - I was used to looking for the students (childrens) "views' in his novels but this... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Milly
A nice read ...
Having read most of his previous books I was pleased to see another offering but one which didn't recreate stories from previous books. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bookworm
Phinn at his best!
Once again Phinn has written a book that is almost "unputtadownable"! As a first novel it has humour and sadness, along with many of his usual anecdotes. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Trevor W Gilbert
The Little Village School
Only about half way through this book but as usual Gervaise Phinn does not disappoint! Very well written and amusing. I will enjoy it to the end!
Published 9 months ago by bezzie
Totally brilliant
Once I began to read this book I was hooked. It proved impossible to put down and I spent hour upon hour curled up in a chair reading it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Amanda
Quirky and fully of Phinn
As a fan of Gervase's autobiographies I always like to see if an author can tackle a different genre, not because I don't think that they can but because I feel that with the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Another good one
I don't think there are many Gervase Phinn books I haven't read. As always he has written another good one. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kay
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