On the whole another enjoyable book by Gervase Phinn. Maybe because I've read most of what this author has written, I'm starting to read some of the same tales in different books. To be fair to the author, the double ups are probably some of the funniest recollections from his time as a school Inspector, and they still bring a smile to my eye. It's the retelling of the direct and very honest life observations said by the school children that are pure gold, I would love to meet some of these kids, who are as blunt as a dull knife! The story of the surprising individualist Kyle, aged 10 and the new boy at school, tore at my heartstrings. If you want a bit of light cheerful reading that will give you more than a few good chuckles, have a read. ( )