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Over Hill and Dale (Paperback)

by Gervase Phinn (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (29 Mar 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140281290
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140281293
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,049 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Continuing where THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DALE ended, Gervase Phinn begins his second year as a schools inspector in Yorkshire. His colourful cast of characters are now becoming firm favourites - the mostly mad staff at County Hall, the teachers who range from saints to stand-ins, and of course the children themselves who find ways of embarrassing school inspectors with innocent ease. Gervase's colleagues rag him unmercifully about his faraway look whenever the name of Christine Bentley of WinneryNook Nursery and Primary School is mentioned, and he realises it is time to take action - but how to put the question? Gervase Phinn has an extraordinary talent to entertain, and OVER HILL AND DALE will make you laugh out loud.

About the Author
GERVASE PHINN is now a consultant schools inspector, travelling all round the country and abroad. He is in constant demand as a guest speaker. He lives near Doncaster, and is planning his third Dales book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An honest amusing account of life as a school inspector., 6 Jan 2002
By svic@btinternet.com (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
Being a teacher and having survived the dreaded OFSTED, I was drawn to read about the life of a school inspector in the hope that it would make them seem more human! Gervase Phinn writes with honesty and warmth abouth his experiences whilst working as an inspector in North Yorkshire.

At times I was laughing out loud at his tales. Phinn describes in detail the sort of embarrassing incidents that you believe only happen to yourself! I especially loved his account of when he caught head lice and then passed them on to all his colleagues in the education department!

Phinn details the lessons that he has observed and the words of wisdom that came from the mouths of the children. He shows a genuine interest in the children and is at times moved to tears by their contributions.

This book will be enjoyed by anyone with a sense of humour but especially those in the education sector!

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars So real!, 6 Nov 2001
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I'm a school secretary and (although I don't always come across incidents in the same situation as a teacher may do), during my 11 years in this job, I have seen and heard some very, very funny things! Gervaise Phinn just sums them all up!
You don't have to work in a school to appreciate the humour and events contained within this author's books. Everyone can identify with the characters (we all know at least one of them!) and, especially if you are from Yorkshire, you cannot fail to smile at many of the little anecdotes contained within!
A lovely book and a joy to read!
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Yorkshire Tales to Warm the Heart, 9 Jan 2003
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Gervase Phinn writes in the way you imagine most teachers would - with a wry view of the world supported with anecdotes from the classroom. The result in this case is a tale that I could not put down.

Phinn describes superbly the landscape and attitudes of Yorkshire. If you have lived there and loved it as I have, then so much of this will ring true.

I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who is diconbobulated by the violence and harshness of City living - a true tonic!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Over Hill and Dale
I have read all of the five "Dales" books as I am a former teacher turned teaching assistant who works in a primary school in the same area where Gervase Phinn used to work. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Probably better on the radio
If you like clichés, one-dimensional characters, unrealistic dialogue, inconsequential stories, saccharin-sweet sentimentality and repetition, then this is the book for you... Read more
Published on 9 Jul 2002 by totalplonker

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tale of Yorkshire folk, gentle humour.
I loved this book. It is full of witty and well observed incidents. The characters are nicely described and the scenery......well it makes you want to go. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2001 by karenriding

4.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be a Teacher to enjoy this book!!
I've just finished reading this book and am so disappointed that I'm now going to have to wait until October for Mr Phinn's new book to be published. Read more
Published on 13 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Yorkshire story telling at its best
This was enjoyed by our entire family (8-40) years. Its beautiful portrayal of Yorkshire ways of life were truly lovely, funny and explicit! Read more
Published on 9 May 2001 by andrew@mills0165.freeserve.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars I really liked it
I have only just started reading this book and I am already hooked. Phinn has a lovely writting style very similar to that of another author called Jim Parton. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2000

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