Phinn, Gervase
The School at the Top of the Dale
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473650596
- author:
- Phinn, Gervase
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder Paperback
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 163 mm X 197 mm
- Genre:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.22 kg, Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
Newly qualified teacher Tom Dwyer starts his first post in Risingdale, a village at the top of the Yorkshire Dales. He joins a staff with pupils who know more about sheep than arithmetic, and an end-of-term show to put on. With a class of lively students, a jewellery thief on the loose, and personal relationships to navigate, Tom's first term is filled with drama, secrets revealed, and plenty of love and laughter. As Tom settles into his new role, he faces challenges from both within and outside the school. An altercation with Miss Janette Fairborn adds to his workload, while an argument with the local squire's son tests his patience. Despite these obstacles, Tom finds himself growing fond of Risingdale and its quirky inhabitants. With its colourful characters and humorous portrayal of life in a small village, The School at the Top of the Dale is a warm and engaging read.