Gervase Phinn's work primarily explores themes of education and children's literature, drawing from his extensive experience as an educator and schools inspector. He crafts memoirs and poetry that delve into the nuances of upbringing and learning, often with a warm and insightful perspective on the childhood world. His writing is celebrated for its empathetic approach and its ability to illuminate the educational landscape. Phinn's distinctive voice offers readers a compelling look at the importance of literacy and the journey of learning.
Tells of a life full of happiness, conversation, music and books shared with his three siblings, mother and father. This book is a snapshot of growing up in Yorkshire in the 1950s - reminisce with the author, and share in his personal journey - of school days and holidays as well as his tentative steps into the adult world.
The third in a delightful new series from bestselling author Gervase Phinn, set in a village at the top of the Yorkshire Dales, and following on from his acclaimed Dales and Little Village School series.
Gervase Phinn has collected together from his bestselling Dales books his favourite stories about children, and includes some poems from his popular Puffin poetry books.
A collection of poems based around the familiar themes of school and family, ranging from such topics as embarrassing and annoying parents, choosing a pet and running away from home, to reading around the class, facing the school inspector, and surviving a school trip.
"Mummy, why don't you get a bra for your bottom?" "No, Granny, don't go to one of those drastic surgeons!" "In the Bible, Joseph was a carpet-fitter." "You're nearly old enough to be dead, aren't you, Grandma?""Mummy, why are there more idiots on the road when Daddy's driving?" "I need plenty of talc because I perforate a lot." "When I came downstairs for a drink of water late last night, Mummy and Daddy were sunbathing in front of the living room fire." Children are delightful and appealing 'little treasures', but because they are also innately honest and direct, they can also make you smile or cringe with embarrassment with the things they say or ask. "Little Treasures" is bestselling author Gervase Phinn's third collection of children's favorite sayings, amusing remarks or impossible-to-answer questions.
Four novels selected and condensed by Reader's Digest.
The second in a delightful new series from bestselling author Gervase Phinn, set in a village at the top of the Yorkshire Dales, and following on from his acclaimed Dales and Little Village School series.
Life for the Gervase Phinn is about to become not unlike the rambling hills of the Dales themselves - up and down and all over the place. After a routine school inspection - and a rather brutal report - culminates with a teacher being forced into early retirement, Gervase is left feeling his year hasn't exactly begun on the right foot.
This entertaining volume of verse for the very young is the perfect introduction to poetry. It includes poems about everything that is important to children: animals, family, food - and some very good jokes.
Gervase Phinn thinks he's heard just about everything in his two years as a school inspector, but a surprising enquiry from an angelic six-year-old reminds him never to take children for granted. His marriage to Christine Bentley, finding somewhere idyllic to live in the Yorkshire Dales, and chance of a promotion. schovat popis
