Tales Out of School: Book 2 in the delightful new Top of the Dale series by bestselling author Gervase Phinn

''[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