The first part of Gervase Phinn's multi-volume autobiography is
entitled "The Other Side of the Dale":
"Gervase Phinn is fast-becoming one of our best-loved comic writers.
Dubbed the 'James Heriot of schools' his books of reminiscences about
life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales have not only been
Sunday Times bestsellers, but have also have proved highly popular
readings on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week... Gervase Phinn's first
book in the series, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DALE was published by Michel
Joseph/Penguin in April 1998. It sold 15,000 copies and has gone on
to sell nearly 150,000 copies in paperback."
Knutsford Literature Festival
http://www.knutsfordlitfest.co.uk/GervasePhinnBio.htm
The hero of Gervase Phinn's first collection of children's stories is
Royston Knapper:
"What's the Matter, Royston Knapper?"... The audio tape of this first
collection of children's stories read and written by best selling
author Gervase Phinn. Royston Knapper is a mischievous eleven year old
boy forever in trouble with parents, teachers and his arch enemy
Penelope Pringle! In this audio tape of five short stories, Gervase
Phinn depicts the adventures of this lovable rogue with his well loved
and brilliant humour."
Child's Play
http://www.childs-play.com/newtitles1.html
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