Tales Out of School

Paperback Published on: 12/11/2020
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Synopsis

'[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

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781473650671
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 198 x 126 x 30 mm
  • Weight: 271g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Tales Out of School
Very entertaining
4-5 stars In the light of the pandemic this book is a lovely piece of escapism, transporting you back to the 1980’s and the stunningly beautiful Yorkshire... READ MORE
Celia Short
Tales Out of School
A lovely novel of a village school in a Yorkshire community with gentle humour
Gervase Phinn was a school inspector for many years, and it shows in the Top of the Dale novels, of which this is the second. Not that you need to have rea... READ MORE
Sarah
Tales Out of School
Super One to read
He has done it yet again as he always does. Yet another book that just wants to make you read on and on . It’s so funny and refreshing just Thales your min... READ MORE
Brenda Bailey
Tales Out of School
See The Dales Come To Life
Tales Out Of School by Gervase Phinn is a delightful contemporary tale and the second book in the Top Of The Dale series. It is wonderful to continue follo... READ MORE
Julia Wilson