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Melissa Nathan (Author)
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Publication Date: 3 Aug 2006

Nicky Hobbs loves teaching at the local primary school. She's idolised by her class - in particular ten-year-old Oscar Samuels - but she's starting to find she'd quite like some adult adoration for a change.

Mark Samuels is a frazzled single father working all the hours God gives to provide for his beloved son, Oscar. But he's unable to see that Oscar would prefer his presence to his presents once in a while.

Ms Hobbs knows Mr Samuels is a heartless workaholic. Mr Samuels is certain Ms Hobbs is an interfering busybody. But when they finally meet they start to discover that first first impressions can be deceptive. And perhaps they've both got a bit of learning to do...

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  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow; New Ed edition (3 Aug 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 009950426X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099504269
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 3.5 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 226,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Funny, tender and sharp, The Learning Curve is for anyone who has been inside a school - or, indeed, for anyone who has been in love" (The Times )

"Book of the Month - The Learning Curve: A hilarious novel ... you can sit back and enjoy the ride with all the fab ups, heart-rending downs, cruel realities and (eventually) that wonderful heart-felt surety which every great romance should create" (handbag.com )

"Chick-lit at its best" (Eve )

"A captivating comedy" (Red )

"Light-hearted fun" (Heat )

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A CAPTIVATING NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NANNY... (20040927)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sadly, the last wonderful book from a wonderful author 28 July 2006
By L. Humphreys
Format:Paperback
This book was, as with all of Melissa Nathan's books, an absolute joy to read. The characters were likeable and interesting and there were many of those laugh-out-loud moments that we all need sometimes.

I was very saddened to read of Melissa's death earlier on in the year and wish to send my deepest condolences to her family. Her books brought delight to many readers, and for that we are all very grateful.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatly Entertaining 27 Nov 2006
By J.E.T
Format:Paperback
The wonderful tale of a school-teacher and the decisions she has to make in life. Utterly compulsive if slightly predictable. A great holiday read with enough twists to leave you satisfied and hooked on continuing.

This is the first novel I read by Melissa Nathan, but not the last. A great legacy she left behind for so many to enjoy- I thoroughly recommend it.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A different outlook on chick-lit 14 Aug 2007
By SJSmith TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
A modern take on Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, the learning curve applies to Nicky Hobbs and Mark Samuels. Oscar, his 10 year old son is the key to both of their lives as he moves into his last year at primary and has Miss Hobbs as his new teacher.

A lovely story with characters that can be fully related to. Every work place has some of these! Having only read 'The Nanny' before this I will definitely be seeking her previous work. Sadly due to her death there will be no more of these wonderfully cosy novels.

Easy to read with a no nonsense ending.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learning Curve
Read other Melissa Nathan books, so ordered this, but not read it yet. Waiting for a rainy day so I can sit & read. Won't be long before we get one of those I guess.
Published 5 months ago by Pauline M
5.0 out of 5 stars light hearted read
This book was fab, I loved the light heartedness, easy to read dialogue with many LOL moments :) It was fast paced and the ending was fab - could have kept on reading with an... Read more
Published 10 months ago by suse
4.0 out of 5 stars really enjoyed it
I have to admit I almost gave up after two chapters but after reading the reviews I decided to give it another go and really enjoyed it in the end, however, not quite a 5* in my... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and smart
Utterly lovely! A rare chick-lit book - very funny with sharp observations and believable characters. And I don't even like chick-lit!! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Moon Blossom
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Melissa
This book is brilliantly funny, and as ever, Nathan really brings the characters to life. I'm going to miss her writing so much.
Published 15 months ago by Sid
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly entertaining
I adore Melissa Nathan. This book is up to high standard, as all the others -- great and funny story, fun characters, in general, a marvelous read, no matter if you need a "pick me... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by Aleks
5.0 out of 5 stars A absolute gem
This is my fav book that Mellisa Nathan wrote followed closely by the Nanny. I've now recommended this author to 4 of my firends and they all love her. Read more
Published on 27 May 2009 by DL Patten
3.0 out of 5 stars Had its moments
I really wanted to love this book but found it didn't quite hit the spot for me. It was sweet and contained some funny one-liners but was entirely too long, it really could have... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2008 by Net
3.0 out of 5 stars predictable
very predictable in a pride and prejudice way. man and a woman meet and instantly dislike each other becuase they have decided how they feel before meeting each other. Read more
Published on 17 May 2008 by Lindymck
1.0 out of 5 stars Utter drivel
Boring, predictable, and badly written. Gives chick lit a bad name.

Will not be reading any more books from this author - especially if this purports to be her 'best... Read more
Published on 23 April 2008 by V. Wombwell
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