''[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriot and every bit as endearing. '' - bestselling author Alan Titchmarsh ''A shining light in our dark days'' - 5 STAR reader review After an eventful start to his first ever teaching post in the sleepy village of Risingdale Tom Dwyer is hoping for a bit of calm. Nursing a broken heart after a romantic disappointment he just wants to keep his head down and get on with his job. But it is not to be. A beautiful London artist sets tongues wagging when she moves into the village and her precocious yet frail son is in Tom''s class. On top of that his colleague''s malicious ex-husband is back determined to create mischief and a tragedy on one of the winding country roads sends the village reeling. And all this alongside a class of children who still seem to know more about farming than fractions. With its colourful mix of characters both old and new and its many laugh-out-loud moments Tales Out of School is a warm humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village. Readers are loving TALES OUT OF SCHOOL: ''Loved it. So easy to read lovely story unforgettable characters. '' - 5 STARS ''Brilliant '' - 5 STARS ''Could not put the book down. Gervase Phinn is an expert story teller. '' - 5 STARS ''Such a relaxing and calming read'' - 5 STARS ''I have been waiting for this sequel and it didn''t disappoint. '' - 5 STARS . Language: English