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  • Road to the Dales

  • The Story of a Yorkshire Lad
  • By: Gervase Phinn
  • Narrated by: Gervase Phinn
  • Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (35 ratings)

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Road to the Dales

By: Gervase Phinn
Narrated by: Gervase Phinn
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Summary

Gervase Phinn 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, this beautifully written book visits poignant moments, significant events and precious memories from a boy called Gervase.

©2010 Gervase Phinn (P)2011 Penguin Audio
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  • Categories: History
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Critic reviews

"Remarkable. A steady stream of amusing anecdotes tumbling effortlessly from the pages." ( Yorkshire Evening Post)

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Help with the ironing.

I have read many of this author's books over the years and have always enjoyed them.

I have only recently discovered Audible and was pleased to find Gervase Phinn books available.

I listened to The Story of a Yorkshire Lad whilst attacking a pile of ironing and it was almost enjoyable---the ironing I mean! The book was great especially when read by the author.

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Another wonderful read

After listening to the little village school collection, I listened to this biography. I had read it years ago and remembered enjoying it. I was even more taken by the captivating reading from Mr Phinn and delighted to discover that it shed light on characters and inspiration for the little village school collection. Thoroughly enjoyed this!

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Loved it what a life he had


I wish i had is parents and there understanding because you seem to have had great teachers i loved this book and you gave me loads of things to think about

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