Teacher, Teacher!

Jack Sheffield author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:7th May '07

Should be back in stock very soon

Teacher, Teacher! cover

Set in 1977, a young headmaster navigates the challenges of a small village primary school in North Yorkshire, encountering quirky characters and humorous situations in this heartwarming, semi-autobiographical tale.

It's 1977 and Jack Sheffield is appointed headmaster of a small village primary school in North Yorkshire. So begins Jack's eventful journey through the school year and his attempts to overcome the many problems that face him as a young and inexperienced headmaster.

It's 1977 and Jack Sheffield is appointed headmaster of a small village primary school in North Yorkshire. So begins Jack's eventful journey through the school year and his attempts to overcome the many problems that face him as a young and inexperienced headmaster.

The many colourful chapters include Ruby the 20 stone caretaker with an acute spelling problem, a secretary who worships Margaret Thatcher, a villager who grows giant carrots, a barmaid/parent who requests sex lessons, and a five-year-old boy whose language is colourful in the extreme. And then there's also beautiful, bright Beth Henderson, who is irresistibly attractive to the young headmaster...

Warm, funny and nostalgic, Teacher, Teacher is a delightful read that is guaranteed to make you feel better, whatever kind of day you've had.

Heartbeat for teachers * Fay Yeomans, BBC Radio *
Howzat for a great Yorkshire novel * Dickie Bird *
A wonderful gallery of village characters * Yorkshire Evening Press *
Refreshing...hilarious detail * Yorkshire Post *
Wry and touching ... the warm and nostalgic story of Jack's efforts to run the school is told with understanding and colourful humour...Sheffield writes with understanding and colourful humour * Good Book Guide *

ISBN: 9780552155281

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 22mm

Weight: 233g

336 pages