{"product_id":"9788418227424","title":"ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VALLEY","description":"\u003ch2\u003eON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DALE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA newly appointed school inspector arrives in Yorkshire county to face his first year on the job. Far from a simple administrative account, this work is a warm and amusing chronicle of his adaptation to a rural environment filled with unforgettable characters. With subtle humor and a perceptive gaze, the author immerses us in a world of schools, farmers, witty children, and eccentric headteachers, where every day is a small adventure. The reader will find in these pages a celebration of daily life, the beauty of the landscape, and the tenderness of human encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGervase Phinn narrates his experience as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales, a land of green landscapes and strong-willed people. Throughout the first year, the protagonist learns that slowness is a gift: traveling the roads calmly allows him to discover the true essence of the place and its inhabitants. From the first meeting with a farmer who greets him with a dry \"are you coming in, sir, or are you going to stand there all day admiring the view?\" to the conversations with children who respond with disarming logic, the book is a mosaic of anecdotes that reflect life in the dale. The narrative combines sharp observation of the absurd with a deep respect for the community, achieving a balance between comedy and sincere emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural life in Yorkshire and its idiosyncrasies, with authentic characters and landscapes that shape character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday humor as a tool for facing the unforeseen and the bureaucratic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEducation from a human perspective, far from technicalities, focused on the relationship with teachers and pupils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of slowness and observation in appreciating the beauty of the simple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdapting to a new environment and building bonds with a closed but welcoming community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers looking for a gentle, intelligent read filled with British humor. It is ideal for those who enjoy local-color chronicles, travel stories with heart, and tales that explore the human condition with tenderness and irony. It will also be especially attractive to educators, lovers of travel literature, and anyone who values the great little stories of real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic and amusing vision of the world of rural education, narrated from within.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of memorable anecdotes that invite smiles and reflection on what is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to get to know a different Yorkshire, far from clichés, with characters \"larger than life.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and warm narrative style that makes reading a comforting experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of discovering a series that has conquered thousands of readers for its honesty and humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gervase Phinn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, humor, travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Viento Abierto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 460 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"On the Other Side of the Dale\" inaugurates a series that has managed to connect with a wide audience thanks to its genuine tone and its ability to find the extraordinary in the everyday. The work stands out for its balance between comedy and sensitivity, offering a respectful and amusing look at the rural educational community. For those seeking a read that combines entertainment, emotion, and an accurate human portrait, this book represents an excellent and lasting choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407614206299,"sku":"9788418227424","price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841822742.jpg?v=1781857817","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418227424","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}