Trouble at the Little Village School: The Little Village School series,Used

ReviewPRAISE FOR GERVASE PHINN:A worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.bestselling author Alan TitchmarshWhen Gervase Phinn receives his peerage for services to goodheartedness, this will be the motto on his coat of arms: 'Ex silvis sed non supra montem.' . . . This entertaining and moving homework earns a good few merit marks. Gervase Phinn is not going downhill yet, by a long chalk on a blackboard.IndependentGood oldfashioned yarnspinningThe BookbagThis heartwarming tale makes ideal holiday readingNews of the WorldAs Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase.ChoiceWritten with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.CountrymanPacked with delightful and authentic characters, juicy gossip, precarious romance and good oldfashioned village drama, this is a warmhearted and hilarious account of a struggling school in a small communityThe Good Book GuidePacked with delightful and authentic characters, juicy gossip, precarious romance and good oldfashioned village drama, this is a warmhearted and hilarious account of a struggling school in a small communityThe Good Book GuideThis heartwarming tale makes ideal holiday readingNews of the WorldAs Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase.ChoiceWritten with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.CountrymanThere's gossip in the village shop, and the new curate is raising eyebrows. It's all classic Gervase PhinnChoice magazineProduct Description'[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.' Bestselling author Alan TitchmarshElisabeth Devine certainly rocked the boat when she arrived in BartonintheDale to take over as head teacher of the little primary school. Now it's a new term, and after winning over the wary locals, she can finally settle in to her role. Or so she thinks . . .For the school is hit by a brandnew bombshell: it's to be merged with its arch rival, and Elisabeth has to fight for the headship with Urebank's ruthless and calculating headmaster. She has her work cut out for her.But add in some gossip and a helping of scandal, not to mention various newcomers bringing good things and bad to Barton, and that's not the only trouble that's brewing in the village.Readers are loving TROUBLE AT THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL!'I love this man's style and humour.' 5 STARS'A really lovely story' 5 STARS'One of these difficulttoputdown books with its various twists and turns.' 5 STARS'Made me blub' 5 STARS'If you enjoyed the first book, then you will love this sequel.' 5 STARSAbout the AuthorDr Gervase Phinn is a teacher, freelance lecturer, author, poet, educational consultant and visiting professor of education. For fourteen years he taught in a range of schools, then acted as General Adviser for Language Development in Rotherham before moving on to North Yorkshire, where he spent ten years as a school inspector time that has provided much source material for his books. He has four grown up children and four grandchildren and lives near Doncaster. Visit Gervase's website, www.gervasephinn.com.