Trouble at the Little Village School: The Little Village School series - Hardcover

Phinn, Gervase

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1444705598 ISBN 13: 9781444705591

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, 2012

Synopsis

This is the second book in the delightful Barton-in-the-Dale series which began with The Little Village School. Elisabeth Devine certainly rocked the boat when she arrived in Barton-in-the-Dale 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 brand-new 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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

Packed with delightful and authentic characters, juicy gossip, precarious romance and good old-fashioned village drama, this is a warm-hearted and hilarious account of a struggling school in a small community * The Good Book Guide * There's gossip in the village shop, and the new curate is raising eyebrows. It's all classic Gervase Phinn * Choice magazine * Written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller. * Countryman * As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase. * Choice * This heartwarming tale makes ideal holiday reading * News of the World *

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1444705598
• ISBN 13: 9781444705591
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368