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The Learning Curve [Paperback]

Melissa Nathan
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  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow; New edition 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 (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 236,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A CAPTIVATING NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NANNY...

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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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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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
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
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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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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 1 month ago by Moon Blossom
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 3 months ago by Sid
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
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
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
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
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
The Learning Curve
Just the kind of book I love; perhaps a bit predictable but I found that I really cared about Nicky. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2008 by Extra Mum
what can i say ....
What can i say she was a fab writer only wish that she could have wrote more before she died....love her work i also like the art work ... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2007 by V. Hannon
Brilliant
I got the book thinking it might be alright - i had never heard of the auther so had not read any of her books.
I read the whole thing in nearly on sitting its brilliant! Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2007 by N. Pyart
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