A Lesson in Love: Book 4 in the gorgeously endearing Little Village School series (The Little Village School Series) Kindle Edition

This is the 4th book of a series of delightful characters in a village. The villagers aren't perfect and the things that happen to them aren't ideal situations but they manage to get along and there is a happy ending all around. The Village series by Gervase Phinn is my favorite of any collection of his that I have read and I look forward to his next series. The main character, Elisabeth, is the Head teacher of a small village school. Although she has concerns in her life her love of children, of teaching, and her ability to work well with difficult people make the stories interesting without being sappy. There are colorful characters and colorful stories but the best lines come from the children themselves. A Lesson in Love ties the whole Village series up delightfully.

I can't understand why a previous reviewer wrote that this book was "extremely enjoyable" and yet gave it only one star! I hope others haven't been put off reading it because of this. A Lesson in Love is another little gem of a book by Gervase Phinn and probably the best of his excellent Village School series. It's very well written and gives a pretty accurate glimpse into rural village life in modern day Britain. Maybe the rich Yorkshire dialect Phinn employs in certain passages could be off putting to some readers but for me it just adds to the richness of the dialogue. My one fear is that this is very possibly the last book in the series as the author appears to tie up most of the several threads in the narrative in the last few pages.

witty and inspiring. Great characters. Want to read the next in the series. Have enjoyed this series immensely and sad there is only one more to read.

I like this author' style of writing and found this series very entertaining.

I loved this book filled with warmth, humor, and a touch of sadness. The characters will linger in my memory for a long time to come

This was purchased as a present so I am not in a position to comment on this item.

Thought provoking and most amusing and written in the most delightful English.

I'm a sucker for novels about small towns in Great Britain, and this series definitely doesn't disappoint.

I saw this series described as "A worthy successor to Miss Read". Well, I wouldn't go that far. Nevertheless, the "Little Village School" books are lovely. Simple, gentle, relaxing, easy reading. They aren't "gripping", but they are wonderful for long, dark evenings when you are snuggled inside. There are five books in the series, but I think you could read any on their own, as the author does, in each book, when needed, give a very quick recap of a particular incident or situation. His descriptions of characters gets a little repetitive, particularly (I found) descriptions of Mrs. Sloughtwaite, the shopkeeper's "great bay window of a bust". And I found that while her malapropisms were funny, there were just a few too many of them. But overall, I loved the series. They will be joining my stash of books that I will read over and over.

This is a feel good book . It reflects on an idealistic way of life in a village school and village. If you want a cosy read on a lazy night in then this book is for you. Let the tales of Gervase Phinn ease all your troubles away. A cosy series with gentle stories flowing together .

What a pity that this is clearly the end of Gervase Phinn's saga about 'the little village school'. I came across the books quite late, and so was able to read straight through the four novels. What a delight! The interesting characters and caricatures of village life in Yorkshire add to his flowing descriptions and twisting tales. New personalities are added throughout the journey, and children grow and develop along the pages. Most loose ends were neatly (some surprisingly) tied up in the last few pages, and like all good books left me wanting more. Next please Mr Phinn! His stories and style are no longer unique, with several good writers using similar formats - but GP is never bettered.

This is part of the continuing saga of 'the 'little village school' and provides the reader an engaging insight into education and especially in the young. Gervaise Phinn is a very good portrayer of self-effacing actors in education, inclusive of the candour of the very young. As such the book provides many opportunities for laughter and self recollections of days when education was a pleasure rather than a task.

I am sorry but I don't like the title. The cover illustration, yes, but the title, no. It's too soppy. Gervase Phinn is a superb storyteller and the series of Little Village School books epitomise his style. His grasp of written Yorkshire dialect cannot be beaten and should serve as a template for anyone aspiring to use that medium. When you pick up one of his books you don't want to put it down, but do read them in the chronological order and you will find yourself immersed in the life of the village school. Do remember that this is the fourth book in the series.