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  • Published: 25 March 2010
  • ISBN: 9780140281293
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $35.00

Over Hill And Dale




Reissued with a beautiful new jacket

'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.

But Gervase if far from daunted - he is ready to brave the steely glare of the officious Mrs 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 headteacher 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'. It will have you laughing out loud.

  • Published: 25 March 2010
  • ISBN: 9780140281293
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $35.00

About the author

Gervase Phinn

Gervase Phinn is a bestselling author and poet, teacher, freelance lecturer, educational consultant, school inspector, visiting professor of education and, last but by no means least, father of four. The majority of his time is spent in schools with teachers and children. He is best known for his autobiographical accounts of his time as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales, which have been likened to James Herriot's books.

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