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Titles in This Set
The School at the Top of the Dale
Tales Out of School
A Class Act
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Series: Top of the Dale
Category: Adult Fiction
Overview
Escape to the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales with Gervase Phinn's much-loved Top of the Dale series, collected here as a brand new 3-book paperback set. Following newly qualified teacher Tom Dwyer as he settles into the tiny village of Risingdale, these three warm, funny novels blend gentle comedy, community spirit and genuine heart. A perfect gift for readers who love cosy, character-driven British fiction in the tradition of James Herriot.
About the Books
This set brings together all three novels in Gervase Phinn's Top of the Dale series. In The School at the Top of the Dale, newly qualified teacher Tom Dwyer arrives in Risingdale, a sleepy village at the very top of the Yorkshire Dales, where pupils know more about sheep than arithmetic and a sparky rivalry with the stand-offish Miss Janette Fairborn soon develops. In Tales Out of School, Tom hopes for a quieter second term, but village life has other plans: nursing a broken heart, he finds himself distracted by a striking London artist newly arrived in Risingdale, and by her precocious, frail son who joins his class. In A Class Act, headmaster Gerald Gaunt retires after decades of service, and Mr Smart steps in with different ideas, testing friendships and stirring gentle drama. Together, the three novels form a warm portrait of school life and community in a small Yorkshire village. Written with the authenticity of a lifelong educator, these are firm favourites for readers who enjoy nostalgic, feel-good fiction.
- Complete 3-book paperback set of the acclaimed Top of the Dale series
- Warm, witty storytelling rooted in genuine teaching and Yorkshire life experience
- A charming cast of teachers, villagers and pupils readers return to again and again
- Ideal for fans of gentle, community-based British fiction and cosy reads
- Great gift for teachers, Dales lovers, or anyone who enjoys nostalgic storytelling
- Compact paperback format, easy to read, share and keep on the shelf
About the Author
Gervase Phinn is a bestselling English author, teacher and former schools inspector, celebrated for his warm, funny writing about education and Yorkshire life. Before turning to writing full-time, he taught in schools and colleges and worked as a general inspector of schools, giving his fiction an authentic insight into classrooms and communities. He has also held academic honours including a Visiting Professorship of Education, and is often described as the James Herriot of the classroom for his gentle, observational humour.
Why You'll Love This Series
Funny, heartfelt and beautifully observed, the Top of the Dale trilogy captures village life, school days and small-town drama with warmth and wit — a comforting escape to the Yorkshire Dales.
Please Note: Books are supplied in brand new condition with the UK paperback edition cover as shown. Cover art may vary slightly between print runs.
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