The year is 1976 and Jack Sheffield never wants to leave his job.

Jack has been the deputy head teacher at Newbridge Primary School for six years now, and he's happy exactly where he is - even if it sometimes feels like there are a few things missing from his life. After all, the kids keep him busy and there's always a game of rugby to play.

But it's a time of change, and Jack's world is no exception. New and old faces appear in his life and a romance blossoms, bringing with it a buried secret and hidden threat. Soon, Jack must make a decision as to where his future is heading, and prepare to face whatever change is yet to come . . .

A classic Jack Sheffield tale, ready to transport you back to a simpler time.

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Praise for Jack Sheffield:

'Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure.' Alan Titchmarsh

'Overflowing with amusing anecdotes.' Daily Express

'Amusing adventures at the North Yorkshire village school.' Choice

'Jack Sheffield's in a class of his own.' York Press

About the Author
Jack Sheffield grew up in the tough environment of Gipton Estate, in North East Leeds. After a job as a 'pitch boy', repairing roofs, he became a Corona Pop man before going to St John's College, York, and training to be a teacher. In the late seventies and eighties, he was a headteacher of two schools in North Yorkshire before becoming Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Bretton Hall College of the University of Leeds. It was at this time he began to record his many amusing stories of village life as portrayed in Teacher, Teacher!, Mister Teacher, Dear Teacher, Village Teacher, Please Sir!, Educating Jack, School's Out!, Silent Night, Star Teacher, Happiest Days, Starting Over, Changing Times, Back to School and School Days. He lives in Hampshire.

Reviews
With his customary warmth and good humour Jack tells of the many challenges that faced this idealistic young teacher * Choice magazine *
This book makes for a perfect escape to a simpler time * Living North *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552177023
Author Jack Sheffield
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Penguin (Transworld)
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 244g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 127mm * 21mm