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Date: 20 April 2008 11:41:53
Another quick read, The Other Side of the Dale by Gervase Phinn. It was another 10p charity shop buy, and whilst I knew I knew the name of the author I couldn't work out why. I have only just realised that he also wrote the book A Wayne in a Manger which I think I gave to birdie for Christmas a couple of years ago.
The book is about Gervase Phinn's experiences as a newly appointment County Inspector of Schools in North Yorkshire. The front cover of the book has a quote which describes him as The James Herriot of Schools which seems to me to be very accurate. It is a lovely humerous book but a very gentle read. His love for his job and his commitment to the children he meets is obvious and he relates amusing stories of his visits to schools, and in particular the things that the children say to him.
I really enjoyed it and will keep an eye out for his other books.