A delightful anthology with stories taken from phinns books about his teaching in the dales but also some of his poems from his popular poetry books for kids. I particularly liked it as it was a warm relaxing read apart from the fact that it was interesting too. Gervase phinn covers gervase phinn s six years as a school inspector in the yorkshire dales, where christine and gervase phinn settle down to blissful married life. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Visit the isis website on uk, call freephone 0800 731 5637 or write to isis publishing ltd, freepost of1624, oxford ox2 oyy to place an order. Little gems written by gervase phinn performed by gervase. As an educator, he has even published his own collections of poems, short stories, picture books, as well as several other anthologies. Gervase phinn best selling author and public speaker. Kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cd rom software cd rom. In over hill and dale, gervase phinn will have you laughing out loud. Up and down in the dales unabridged compact disc audio cd audiobook, unabridged, international edition. The irrepressible gervase phinn has bought out another brightly illustrated fun poetry book for foundation stage and ks1 or 2. Click new books to see the latest additions to the calibre library click on the book title to see more details including synopsis, books by same author etc. Gervase phinn tells of a life full of happiness, conversation, music and books shared with his three siblings, mother and father.
The heart of the dales is the fifth volume in gervase phinn s bestselling dales series. Affectionately dubbed the james herriot of schools, gervase has written a wide range of academic books, childrens poetry and fiction and is a columnist on the yorkshire post and the countryman. This book is a snapshot of growing up in yorkshire in the 1950s reminisce with gervase, and share in his personal journey of school days and holidays as well as his tentative steps into the adult world. Trouble at the little village school by gervase phinn.
Buy over hill and dale, oxfam, gervase phinn, 0141801263, 9780141801261, books, audio books. From his first days as county inspector of schools in the other side of the dale to his further experiences with the children, parents and teachers of north yorkshire in over hill and dale and head over heels in the dales gervase phinn has delighted audiences, readers and listeners with his warm, humorous and touching memoirs. Books by gervase phinn author of the other side of the dale. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. I belong to a reading group for partially sighted people mostly retired or getting on a bitand this was the choice of our leader. What i like poems for the very young by gervase phinn. Gervase phinn gervase phinn continues his account of life as a school inspector in north yorkshire, during the second year in the position, he visits schools ranging from little primary schools in the dales to. Editions of trouble at the little village school by. Price of 3 is so low because i need the space, so it needs to go.
If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. Gervase phinn is an english author of literary fiction, childrens and nonfiction books. The other side of the dale the dales series book 1 kindle edition. Gervase phinn taught in a range of schools for fourteen years until, in 1984, he became. A little village school novel little village school novels book 1 ebook. The puffin book of stories for fiveyearolds by penguin books ltd cd audio, 20. The little village school audio cd audiobook, unabridged. The book of dust volume one by philip pullman cd audio, 2017. What i like poems for the very young by gervase phinn, jane. Nov 25, 2003 in over hill and dale, gervase phinn will have you laughing out loud. Gervase phinns memoirs have made him a hero in school staffrooms daily telegraph gervase phinn is an author and educator from rotherham who, after teaching for fourteen years in a variety of schools, moved to north yorkshire to be a school inspector. Over hill and dale by gervase phinn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 25, 2003 gervase phinn reveals his early experiences as a school inspector in the other side of the dale.
The little village school audiobook gervase phinn audible. My wife and i had read the books as they came out but decided to buy the audio versions to listen to while we worked in the garden etc. Gervase phinns most popular book is the other side of the dale. I am delighted that my books are available through the calibre audio library and made available to so many people, particularly those who are partially sighted or blind and therefore cannot access the printed word. After a career as a teacher he became a schools inspector and, latterly, visiting professor of education at the university of teesside. Gervase phinn has 88 books on goodreads with 16260 ratings. The items we may sell online for these products are books, paperback, hardback, audio cds or cassettes. It has a more serious tone than the dales series, although he does draw on some of the same themes, character models and events. They are simply brilliant, but be warned if you listen to them outside, youll get some strange looks from the neighbours or passers by as you suddenly convulse with laughter. See all books authored by gervase phinn, including the other side of the dale, and head over heels in the dales, and more on. The book people our website is now closed for new orders.
The second book in the delightful bartoninthedale series which began with the little village school. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. I belong to a reading group for partially sighted people mostly retired or getting on a. Gervase tells of a life full of happiness, conversation, music and books shared with his three siblings, mother and father. Gervase phinn books list of books by author gervase phinn. This website provides details of all our services including online. Gervase was a schools inspector in north yorkshire.
Most of gervase phinns books are on cassette, cd or on mp3 cd and can be obtained from isis books. Yes really enjoyed gervase phinn s head over heels in the dales and intend reading more of his books. Over hill and dale accompanies gervase phinn during his second year as a school inspector in north yorkshire. I just finished reading it and enjoyed every inure of it. Head over heels in the dales phinn, gervase 9780141005225. He graduated from leeds trinity university in 1970 with a degree in education. Brilliantly observed as always, family, teachers, pupils and the dreaded school inspector all leap to life in this wonderfully warm and witty, brand new. Order of gervase phinn books gervase phinn is an english author of literary fiction, childrens and nonfiction books.
A teacher was reprimanding a child who had drawn a very wobbly line freehand across his exercise book. The little village school by gervase phinn, 9781444728668, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Overall, author phinn is best known for his works based on memoirs, one of which is his the dales series. Calibre audio library brings the pleasure of reading to people with sight problems, dyslexia or disabilities that prevent them reading print, through a free nationwide postal and internet service of audiobooks. Editions of trouble at the little village school by gervase phinn. This series is also available in the form of audio books. Most of gervase phinn s books are on cassette, cd or on mp3 cd and can be obtained from isis books. Not listened to the cd s myself, but understand stories are a must for lovers of yorkshire dales. The little village school, audio book, very good condition. Elisabeth devine certainly rocked the boat when she arrived in bartoninthedale to take over as head teacher of the little primary school. We all know kids can say the funniest things and here gervase phinn captures some classics to bring a smile to the most hardened of faces. Cd standard audio format author biography dr gervase phinn is a teacher, freelance lecturer, author, poet, educational consultant and visiting professor of education.
Buy gervase phinn audio books and get the best deals. A lighthearted look at the mishandling of the english language by the man with the funny name. Some of the wonderful characters from his first book,the other side of the dale, reappear, from mrs savage by name and nature, to the endearing school governor lord marrick, and christine bently of winnery nook nursery and infant school. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Audiobooks on cd and cassette ready for immediate dispatch.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of gervase phinn books online. As the newly appointed county inspector of schools in north yorkshire, gervase phinn reveals in this warm and wonderfully humorous account, the experiences of his first year in the job and what an education it was. He has written various memoirs, poetry collections and multiple educational books. Gervase phinn s memoirs have made him a hero in school staffrooms daily telegraph gervase phinn is an author and educator from rotherham who, after teaching for fourteen years in a variety of schools, moved to north yorkshire to be a school inspector. Buy gervase phinn audio books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Gervaise phinn collection written by gervase phinn. Books by gervase phinn 14 books calibre audio library. If you have read any of the miss read books, you will love this book by gervase phinn. I love the books and audio edition but i enjoy drifting of to sleep with a really good book being read to me what was one of the most memorable moments of trouble at the little village school.
Explore books by gervase phinn with our selection at. Over hill and dale by gervase phinn and a great selection of related books. Audio cd 151 the heart of the dales the dales series book 5 jun 26, 2008. Top kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cd rom software cd rom software library. Download and enjoy your favorite gervase phinn audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. Over hill and dale is the second volume in gervase phinns bestselling dales series. Head over heels in the dales by phinn, gervase 2003 audio cd. Buy gervase phinn live again a school inspector calls. Now its a new term, and after winning over the wary locals, she can finally.
Gervase phinn available for public speaking, author of dales books, theatre dates, photos. Gervase phinn covers gervase phinns six years as a school inspector in the yorkshire dales, where christine and gervase phinn settle down to. Books by gervase phinn books calibre audio library. The other side of the dale by gervase phinn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gervase phinn born 27 december 1946, rotherham, england is an english author and educator. Would you consider the audio edition of trouble at the little village school to be better than the print version. Gervase phinn for sale in uk 37 used gervase phinns.
Over hill and dale the dales series book 2 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Our cat cuddles books with cd books with cd childs play library by gervase phinn and amanda montgomeryhigham 1 sep 2005. Head over heels in the dales audiobook on cd, 2002. Out of the woods but not over the hill cd audio gervase phinn. Gervase phinn is one of the most accomplished public speakers of any kind. Having read and enjoyed the dales series, i was keen to read more of gervase phinn s books, and have not been disappointed with this one. He is very pleased that so many calibre members enjoy his work.
Booktopia bookshop search results for gervase phinn. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. This is a daisy made to order book and is packaged in a clear dvd case. Gervase phinn reveals his early experiences as a school inspector in the other side of the dale. Mp3 books are available on both mp3 cd and usb memory stick and via streaming. Road to the dales by gervase phinn daisy audio book. After working as a teacher, gervase became a school inspector and then visiting professor of education at the university of teesside. Follow gervase phinn and explore their bibliography from s gervase phinn author page. Gervase phinn is a teacher, freelance lecturer, author, poet, school inspector, educational consultant and visiting professor of education but none of these is more important than his family. Hardcover, audio cd our cat cuddles childs play library by gervase phinn. Trouble at the little village school audiobook gervase. Relative has sight difficulties so trying cd s as an alternative to books. Childrens talking books on cd with word for word audio unabridged, enid blyton, paddington bear, gervase phinn, louise arnold, wendy meddour, lousie. Yes really enjoyed gervase phinns head over heels in the dales and intend reading more of his books.
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