A Class Act by Gervase Phinn is another wonderful novel and the third book in the Top Of The Dale series. It can be read as a stand-alone but I recommend reading the previous books first to meet the characters and to witness their development. A return visit to Risingdale is just the ticket to brighten a gloomy autumnal day. The reader is once more delighted to meet up with the teachers, pupils and local residents. Gervase Phinn writes with insight and humor. His books always have me laughing out loud. Many years working in education have enabled Gervase Phinn to perfectly capture the nature of children. Their honesty is refreshing, and living in a farming community, their knowledge of sheep and other livestock is impressive. A Class Act is a little snippet of Yorkshire life. It made me laugh, it brought a tear to my eye and it totally enchanted me. I always love Gervase Phinn’s novels. They are books to return to again and again.

Even if I didn't read the rest of the series I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It made me think of Miss Read stories and I want to read the others. The author delivers an interesting story that made me think. Highly Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine