Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #217709 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-03
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Synopsis
A fun, feelgood romp of country life from bestselling author Daisy Waugh When the restless, rootless Fanny Flynn lands the job as Head Teacher of Fiddleford Village Primary School it feels more like a last resort than another of her new beginnings. She's a great teacher and all the villagers claim to be behind her. But are they really? In no time she's locked in a feud with the gruesome Mrs Guppy, stalked by the pushy newcomers from the Old Rectory, plotted against by Kitty, the predatory children's author at Laurel Cottage, and demonised by her pathologically lazy Deputy Head! Yet Fanny has fallen in love with Fiddleford. Together with her troublesomely handsome best friend, Louis, and with a little help from the deliciously scented Solomon Creasey, Fanny vows to make this new beginning her last!

About the Author
Daisy Waugh has written for most national newspapers and magazines and has contributed columns in the guises of restaurant reviewer, agony aunt and Los Angeles adventurer. She lives in London with her husband and two children.

Customer Reviews

Good story let down by terrible language
Daisy Waugh can write an interesting and absorbing tale which would have been very enjoyable had it not been for the foul language all through it, this really spoilt the overall effect and was completely unecessary.

Bed of Roses
I agree with all the above comments. Fantastic book, hard to put down at times. I'm currently training to become a primary school teacher and this along with the lovely front cover is what attracted me intially to this book.
Loved how the book had small chapters, though found myself thinking 'oh just one more chapter before bed!' Great range of characters.
Overall an excellent read. Am looking forward to reading other books by Daisy Waugh.

Fantastic read - unputdownable!
I bought this book as a summer read - and what a read it was!! As a primary teacher myself, I could really relate to Fanny's feelings at starting at a new school and the things kiddies say! I loved the little map at the start of the book as this gives you the feeling that Fiddleford actually does exist. The book has a great pace and I could just not put this book down. If you're into the type of book where you don't have to think too hard about the plot and are looking for an easy read with a few laughs and twists in the plot, then you'll definately enjoy this book!