Over Hill and Dale
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (642 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0140281290 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Gervase Phinn's memoirs have made him a hero in school staff-rooms." —Daily Telegraph
Over Hill and Dale is the second volume in Gervase Phinn's bestselling Dales series. "Miss, who's that funny man at the back of the classroom?" So begins school-inspector Gervase Phinn's second year among the frankly spoken pupils and teachers of North Yorkshire—the sight of Gervase with his notebook and pen provokes unexpected reactions from the children and adults alike. Savage, and even feels up to helping Dr. Gore organize a gathering of the Feofees—just as soon as someone tells him what they are! He is still in pursuit of the lovely head teacher Christine Bentley, but will she feel the same? This is a delectable second helping of hilarious tales from the man who has been dubbed "the James Herriot of schools." In Over Hill and Dale, Gervase Phinn will have you laughing out loud.. But Gervase is far from daunted—he is ready to brave the steely glare of the officious Mrs
Over Hill and Dale - Phinn Ruthelaine This book will be enjoyed by anyone who has a love of children. In particular anyone with any contact with the teaching profession will recognise immediately the situations recounted in great depth by the author.As an HMI inspector visiting countless schools, Mr Phinn's perfectly captured descriptions of the children, their teachers and the everyday school activities were a joy to read. His exquisite perceptions of the children put the reader into the classroom observing the joys, laughter and at times touching moments which managed to put a lump into my throat. I was there stifling my laughte. Harry K. Lovell said loved the book. We ;loved the book, in fact so much so that we ordered five copies of book #1 and "loved the book" according to Harry K. Lovell. We ;loved the book, in fact so much so that we ordered five copies of book #1 and 2 in the series to give as gifts to family and friends, especially those who are in education. Gervase Phinn is an inspiration and gifted with a remarkable ability to understand human nature, as well as having a truly refreshing sense of humor. We (my husband and I) laughed our way through all five books in the Dale series.. in the series to give as gifts to family and friends, especially those who are in education. Gervase Phinn is an inspiration and gifted with a remarkable ability to understand human nature, as well as having a truly refreshing sense of humor. We (my husband and I) laughed our way through all five books in the Dale series.. "Charming" according to Helena. Each of Mr. Phinn's books is delightfully charming and amusingly witty. Each book's a pleasant and peaceful read. Being an American, I also found the descriptions of the British school system fascinating. And, of course, who can resist anything set in Yorkshire? I can't! Mr. Phinn doesn't quite have that certain special something that James Herriot captured in his writingsbut almost!