{"product_id":"9781473650596","title":"The School at the Top of the Dale","description":"Author: Gervase Phinn\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781473650596\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Oct 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 416 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.' - bestselling author Alan Titchmarsh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNewly qualified teacher Tom Dwyer has been given his first post in Risingdale, a sleepy little village at the very top of the Yorkshire Dales. Unsure if he'll ever fit into this close-knit community, Tom joins a motley staff at the village school. With pupils who know more about sheep than they do arithmetic, Tom has his work cut out for him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdd to that an altercation with the beautiful but stand-offish Miss Janette Fairborn and an argument with the local squire's son, and Tom's first term proves a baptism of fire. But Tom soon finds himself growing fond of Risingdale, and with a class of lively and demanding pupils, an end-of-term show to put on, and a jewellery thief at large, he will find himself at the centre of drama, secrets revealed, and plenty of love, laughter and new friendships. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull of colourful characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, \u003ci\u003eThe School at the Top of the Dale\u003c\/i\u003e is a warm and humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eReaders are loving TROUBLE AT THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Well written and highly entertaining - exactly what I hope for from this author. ' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Another good read.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A well written story about a small community full of interesting characters.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Another gem.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Again, a most enjoyable story. I cannot put the book down.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919483945118,"sku":"ING-9781473650596","price":42.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781473650596.jpg?v=1782813037","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781473650596","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}