Road to the Dales: The Story of a Yorkshire Lad

By Gervase Phinn

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141026723
• ISBN13: 9780141026725
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.1" x 7.7"