Gervase 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 Gervase, and share in his personal journey—of school days and holidays as well as his tentative steps into the adult world. Devour numerous uproarious stories, including the incident involving a broken greenhouse, crashing his brother's newly restored bike, as well as secrets about his first dates, adventures at summer camp, family trips to Blackpool, and many other captivating tales. With a wicked ear for the comical, and a sharp eye for detail, Road to the Dales visits poignant moments, significant events, and precious memories from a boy called Gervase Phinn.
Gervase 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 Gervase, and share in his personal journey—of school days and holidays as well as his tentative steps into the adult world. Devour numerous uproarious stories, including the incident involving a broken greenhouse, crashing his brother's newly restored bike, as well as secrets about his first dates, adventures at summer camp, family trips to Blackpool, and many other captivating tales. With a wicked ear for the comical, and a sharp eye for detail, Road to the Dales visits poignant moments, significant events, and precious memories from a boy called Gervase Phinn.
Road to the Dales: The Story of a Yorkshire Lad
432
Road to the Dales: The Story of a Yorkshire Lad
432Paperback
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141026725 |
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| Publisher: | Penguin UK |
| Publication date: | 12/01/2011 |
| Pages: | 432 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.20(d) |