The School at the Top of the Dale

Author: Gervase Phinn
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1473650585
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
'[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.' - bestselling author Alan Titchmarsh Newly qualified teacher Tom Dwyer has been given his first post in Risingdale, a sleepy little village at the very top of the Yorkshire Dales. Unsure if he'll ever fit into this close-knit community, Tom joins a motley staff at the village school. With pupils who know more about sheep than they do arithmetic, Tom has his work cut out for him. Add to that an altercation with the beautiful but stand-offish Miss Janette Fairborn and an argument with the local squire's son, and Tom's first term proves a baptism of fire. But Tom soon finds himself growing fond of Risingdale, and with a class of lively and demanding pupils, an end-of-term show to put on, and a jewellery thief at large, he will find himself at the centre of drama, secrets revealed, and plenty of love, laughter and new friendships. Full of colourful characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, The School at the Top of the Dale is a warm and humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village. Readers are loving TROUBLE AT THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL: 'Well written and highly entertaining - exactly what I hope for from this author. ' - 5 STARS 'Another good read.' - 5 STARS 'A well written story about a small community full of interesting characters.' - 5 STARS 'Another gem.' - 5 STARS 'Again, a most enjoyable story. I cannot put the book down.' - 5 STARS

A Class Act

Author: GERVASE. PHINN
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781473650718
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description

The Other Side of the Dale

Author: Gervase Phinn
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140275428
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
This is a warm, funny and mostly true account of the first year that Gervase Phinn spent as a schools' inspector in North Yorkshire. His brilliantly portrayed cast includes his fellow inspectors who range from endearing to eccentric, sporting lords of the manor, Ministry bigwigs, formidable teaching nuns and a very attractive head-teacher who happens to be single, adding up to an enchanting montage of experiences. But it is the children themselves who steal the show, whether fresh-faced from the farms or worldly-wise from the towns. Gervase Phinn is a born raconteur who has transferred his talents to the written word with outstanding success.

The Prize

Author: Dale Russakoff
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547840055
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
As serialized in the New Yorker, a roiling, behind-the-scenes look at the high-pressure race to turn around Newark's failing schools, with Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Governor Chris Christie, and Senator Cory Booker in eyebrow-raising leading roles

Tales Out of School

Author: Gervase Phinn
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1473650666
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 552

Book Description
'[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriot, and every bit as endearing.' - bestselling author Alan Titchmarsh 'A shining light in our dark days' - 5 STAR reader review After an eventful start to his first ever teaching post in the sleepy village of Risingdale, Tom Dwyer is hoping for a bit of calm. Nursing a broken heart after a romantic disappointment, he just wants to keep his head down and get on with his job. But it is not to be. A beautiful London artist sets tongues wagging when she moves into the village, and her precocious yet frail son is in Tom's class. On top of that, his colleague's malicious ex-husband is back, determined to create mischief, and a tragedy on one of the winding country roads sends the village reeling. And all this alongside a class of children who still seem to know more about farming than fractions. With its colourful mix of characters both old and new and its many laugh-out-loud moments, Tales Out of School is a warm, humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village. Readers are loving TALES OUT OF SCHOOL: 'Loved it. So easy to read, lovely story, unforgettable characters.' - 5 STARS 'Brilliant!' - 5 STARS 'Could not put the book down. Gervase Phinn is an expert story teller.' - 5 STARS 'Such a relaxing and calming read' - 5 STARS 'I have been waiting for this sequel and it didn't disappoint.' - 5 STARS

Tales Out of School

Author: Gervase Phinn
Publisher: Top of the Dale
ISBN: 9781473650688
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 400

A Class Act

Author: Gervase Phinn
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1473650690
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 437

Book Description
The third and final novel in the delightful Top of the Dales series from bestselling author Gervase Phinn. 'A worthy successor to James Herriot, and every bit as endearing.' - Alan Titchmarsh Change is afoot in the usually sleepy village of Risingdale. Gerald Gaunt, headmaster of the primary school for over thirty years, is retiring. It is the end of an era and Gerald hopes that his replacement will work with him to secure a bright, happy future for the school. But Mr Smart has his own ideas about how things should be run, and things start to become fraught very quickly. On top of this, the teachers have plenty of other dramas to contend with. Still dealing with a class of children who seem to understand agriculture better than arithmetic, Tom Dwyer is pining over Janette, his one-that-got-away. Meanwhile, his colleague Joyce Tranter's new marital bliss is shattered by the arrival of her husband's avaricious, scheming nephew. And elsewhere in the village, Sir Hedley's long-cherished plans for his future are jeopardised by the arrival back in his life of his bitter, desperate ex-wife. Can the residents of Risingdale pull together and achieve happiness against the odds? With a lively cast of characters both old and new and countless laugh-out-loud moments, A Class Act is a warm, enchanting portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village. Readers are loving the Top of the Dales series: 'Loved it. So easy to read, lovely story, unforgettable characters.' - 5 STARS 'Brilliant!' - 5 STARS 'Could not put the book down. Gervase Phinn is an expert story teller.' - 5 STARS 'Such a relaxing and calming read' - 5 STARS 'I have been waiting for this sequel and it didn't disappoint.' - 5 STARS

Walking the Lake District Fells - Langdale

Author: Mark Richards
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783627840
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions to the Lake District fells. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 25 fells accessible from the Great Langdale Valley, Grasmere and Ambleside. The area offers stunning scenery and fantastic walking, from charming Loughrigg to eye-catching Helm Crag, from the lofty heights of Bowfell to the iconic Langdale Pikes. England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, is also included in this volume as are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, keen hillwalkers will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. If you’re a summit-bagger you can use our tick lists to check off the fells as you climb them. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact.

IB World Schools Yearbook 2010

Author: Wendy Bosberry-Scott
Publisher: John Catt Educational Ltd
ISBN: 1904724728
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 515

Book Description
This yearbook is the official guide to schools offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma, Middle Years and Primary Years programmes. It tells you where the schools are and what they offer, and provides up-to-date information about the IB programmes and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

THE ROVER BOYS Boxed Set: 26 Illustrated Adventure Novels

Author: Edward Stratemeyer
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026898885
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4996

Book Description
The Rover Boys Series for Young Americans is a popular juvenile series that retails adventures of brothers Tom, Sam, and Dick Rover. The Rovers are students at a military boarding school: adventurous, prank-playing, flirtatious, and often unchaperoned adolescents who were frequently causing mischief for authorities as well as criminals. _x000D_ Table of Contents:_x000D_ The Rover Boys at School, or, The Cadets of Putnam Hall_x000D_ The Rover Boys on the Ocean, or, A Chase for a Fortune_x000D_ The Rover Boys in the Jungle, or, Stirring Adventures in Africa_x000D_ The Rover Boys Out West, or, The Search for a Lost Mine_x000D_ The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes, or, The Secret of the Island Cave_x000D_ The Rover Boys in the Mountains, or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune_x000D_ The Rover Boys on Land and Sea, or, The Crusoes of Seven Islands_x000D_ The Rover Boys in Camp, or, The Rivals of Pine Island_x000D_ The Rover Boys on the River, or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat_x000D_ The Rover Boys on the Plains, or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch_x000D_ The Rover Boys in Southern Waters, or, The Deserted Steam Yacht_x000D_ The Rover Boys on the Farm, or, Last Days at Putnam Hall_x000D_ The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle, or, The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht_x000D_ The Rover Boys at College, or, The Right Roads and the Wrong_x000D_ The Rover Boys Down East, or, The Struggle for the Stanhope Fortune_x000D_ The Rover Boys in the Air, or, From College Campus to the Clouds_x000D_ The Rover Boys in New York, or, Saving their Father's Honor_x000D_ The Rover Boys in Alaska, or, Lost in the Fields of Ice_x000D_ The Rover Boys in Business, or, The Case of the Missing Bonds_x000D_ The Rover Boys on a Tour, or, Last Days at Brill College_x000D_ The Rover Boys at Colby Hall, or, The Struggles of the Young Cadets_x000D_ The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island, or, The Old Lumberman's Treasure Box_x000D_ The Rover Boys Under Canvas, or, The Mystery of the Wrecked Submarine_x000D_ The Rover Boys on a Hunt, or, The Mysterious House in the Woods_x000D_ The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck, or, Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields_x000D_ The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch, or, The Cowboys' Big Roundup