Works of Gervase Finn

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  • Gervase Finn used to be H.M> Inspector of Schools in the North of England. What is the name of the first part of his autobiography? What is the name of the hero in Gervase Finn's first book for children?


  • Is the similarity to the name of Edmund Crispin's fictional detective Gervase Fen a coincidence, or is there a real connection? http://hallmystery.com/authors_a-z/56.shtml


  • 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 Search terms used: gervase phinn autobiography memoirs first children's book book for children children's stories I hope this information is helpful. If anything is unclear, or if a link does not function, please request clarification before rating my answer; I'll be glad to offer further assistance if it is needed. Best wishes, pinkfreud







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