{"product_id":"a-class-act-paperback-1","title":"A Class ACT - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGervase Phinn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third and final novel in the delightful Top of the Dales series from bestselling author Gervase Phinn.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A worthy successor to James Herriot, and every bit as endearing.' - Alan Titchmarsh\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChange is afoot in the usually sleepy village of Risingdale. Gerald Gaunt, headmaster of the primary school for over thirty years, is retiring. It is the end of an era and Gerald hopes that his replacement will work with him to secure a bright, happy future for the school. But Mr Smart has his own ideas about how things should be run, and things start to become fraught very quickly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On top of this, the teachers have plenty of other dramas to contend with. Still dealing with a class of children who seem to understand agriculture better than arithmetic, Tom Dwyer is pining over Janette, his one-that-got-away. Meanwhile, his colleague Joyce Tranter's new marital bliss is shattered by the arrival of her husband's avaricious, scheming nephew. And elsewhere in the village, Sir Hedley's long-cherished plans for his future are jeopardised by the arrival back in his life of his bitter, desperate ex-wife. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Can the residents of Risingdale pull together and achieve happiness against the odds? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a lively cast of characters both old and new and countless laugh-out-loud moments, \u003ci\u003eA Class Act\u003c\/i\u003e is a warm, enchanting portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are loving the Top of the Dales series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Loved it. So easy to read, lovely story, unforgettable characters.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Brilliant!' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Could not put the book down. Gervase Phinn is an expert story teller.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Such a relaxing and calming read' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I have been waiting for this sequel and it didn't disappoint.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Gervase Phinn is a teacher, freelance lecturer, author, poet, educational consultant and visiting professor of education. For fourteen years he taught in a range of schools, then acted as General Adviser for Language Development in Rotherham before moving on to North Yorkshire, where he spent ten years as a school inspector - time that has provided much source material for his books. He has four grown up children and four grandchildren and lives near Doncaster. Visit Gervase's website, www.gervase-phinn.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 7.4 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47252422492409,"sku":"9781473650718","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/WDlKVFE3cU5sQmppWEpheEVONHoxZz09.webp?v=1768688572","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/a-class-act-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}