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The School Inspector Calls

Gervase Phinn

       

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The third Little Village School novel

Summer has arrived in Barton-in-the-Dale and as a new term begins at the little primary school, it's not just the warm weather that's getting people hot under the collar.

Meetings with the teachers from Urebank School to discuss the merger are producing more than a few fireworks, a disruptive new pupil arrives, set to cause trouble, and a surprising staff love affair is exposed. There's also a big school production of The Wizard of Oz to organise as well as an impending visit from the Minister of Education. Headteacher Elisabeth Devine certainly has her work cut out for her.

And that's just some of the drama set to shake-up the village. Throw in a sprinkling of secrets, shocking revelations, old flames, new liaisons, psychics, weddings and misfortune . . .

There's plenty to gossip about this term.

Review

Packed with delightful and authentic characters, juicy gossip, precarious romance and good old-fashioned village drama, this is a warm-hearted and hilarious account of a struggling school in a small community. (Good Book Guide)

A worthy successor to James Herriot, and every bit as endearing. (Alan Titchmarsh)

Written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller. (Countryman)

As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase. (Choice)

Product details

Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (19 Jun 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1444706071
ISBN-13: 978-1444706079
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.8 cm

 

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