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Farther Afield: A Novel (Fairacre Book 11) Kindle Edition

by Miss Read (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A schoolmistress’s summer vacation is ruined—or is it?—in this delightful English village tale.

The end of a school year often brings a burst of joy to children’s hearts—and unmitigated rapture to those of their teachers. And so it is for Miss Read, schoolmistress in the charming English village of Fairacre. She happily anticipates long weeks to call her own, free of timetables, bells, children and their parents. But on the very first day of the summer holiday, while retrieving lining paper from her landing cupboard, she falls and breaks her arm. Will she now spend her holiday resigned to the ministrations of the dour Mrs. Pringle?
 
Just when the summer seems to be ruined, Miss Read’s old friend, Amy Garfield, comes to her aid with a diverting suggestion. They can travel to Crete for two weeks, the change of scenery providing a welcome break for them both—and perhaps when Miss Read returns, refreshed, to her beloved village, she’ll be ready to tackle the various quandaries and mishaps that await her . . .
 
“The more turbulent the real world, the more charming we may find the stability of Miss Read’s tiny fictional world.” —Los Angeles Times
 
“Miss Read has three great gifts—an unerring intuition about human frailty, a healthy irony, and, surprisingly, an almost beery sense of humor.” —The New Yorker
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    November 7, 2007
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"Humor guides her pen but charity steadies it. Her portraits are delightful." (Time Literary Supplement (London) )

"Miss Read has three great gifts--an unerring intuition about human frailty, a healthy irony, and surprisingly, an almost beery sense of humor." (The New Yorker )

About the Author

Miss Read (1913–2012) was the pseudonym of Mrs. Dora Saint, a former schoolteacher beloved for her novels of English rural life, especially those set in the fictional villages of Thrush Green and Fairacre. The first of these, Village School, was published in 1955, and Miss Read continued to write until her retirement in 1996. In 1998, she was awarded an MBE, or Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for her services to literature.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003JTHWP0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mariner Books; 1st edition (November 7, 2007)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2007
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 13935 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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mara moon
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised and So Glad I Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
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I started to read this book two different times. The first time I thought it was dribble about nothing. Second time I became enchanted with the simplicity and quiet gentle lessons on relationships of all kinds: human and animals, people to people and a special relationship to the creation which often goes unnoticed. There were humorous characters and serious thoughtful advice and support shared between friends. By the time finished, I wanted to be friends with the the school teacher in Fairacre English village. You might want to plan a trip to Crete after reading about the author's description of the main character's trip with a friend. For me, I rarely give a "5" rating but this was an exception.
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Carol DeHaas
5.0 out of 5 stars Always charming
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
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A story within a story. I am happy to escape to this charming community and remember my own days teaching in a small community.
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Susan B. Hanley
4.0 out of 5 stars Warning: Middle section of this edition is missing
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013
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This is the second time I've read this book, and if I remember correctly, the middle third was missing in the earlier edition as well. The book looks thick, but pp. 99-146 are missing. Instead, pp. 147-194 are substituted for them. And then, pp. 147 follows to the end of the book. You can follow the plot anyway, but it's frustrating to have so much missing. I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5 because of this. But if you are an avid Miss Read fan, buy the book anyway. If you are buying Miss Read for the first time, try another book, preferably the first in the series.

Despite the omission, this is one of my favorites because of the emphasis on the relationship between Miss Read and her friend Amy. It really makes for delightful comfort reading and so gently evokes life in an English village a couple of decades after WWII. The British might find it unrealistic, but this American reader is now going through the series for a second or third time.
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IrishTM
5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Read Books are Comfort Food for the Heart!
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013
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I recommend any of the Miss Read books to anyone who is looking for a cozy, small village in England, with wonderful fascinating characters. The change of seasons and nature always play a large part in her books. She definitely has a sense of humor. Not all of the characters are perfect but seen through her eyes they are part of village life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Most satisfying!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2015
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When I first read this book, I didn't like it as well as other Miss Reads because I was displeased with James. However, I have often gone back and reread this book since then, and it's become one of my very favorites.
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RH
5.0 out of 5 stars You can't go wrong with Miss Read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013
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A cozy, humorous read with great characters. I have read almost everything she has ever written, own quite a few of them, and never tire of them. A great investment for my "happy, fun, peaceful" read section.
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Ava M.
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like a mellow but entertaining read
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017
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This is a very enjoyable series. If you like a mellow but entertaining read, give these a try!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Does not disappoint
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2014
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Once again the excellent writing of this author takes us to the heart of this idyllic English country village and its myriad of characters.
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marky mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2023
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Another great book in the series
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alf lange
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2017
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Interesting
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Laney
5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2013
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The order I made was easy to process and the book arrived before expected. It was well packaged and in good condition. Reading a Miss Read book is like sitting in a comfy armchair by a real fire sipping cocoa. her books are mainly about life in two villages. Thrush Green and Fairacre.. They are based in the fifties and sixties and take you back to a more simple time when people left there doors open,. The characters are so well described you know them as if they are your neighbour. A lot of the books revolve around the village school. And in this tale Miss Read, the headmistress hurts her arm at the beginning of the summer holidays and is invited by her friend to go to Crete for a holiday. It is written with warmth and humour. If you have already read some of Miss Reads books then you will enjoy this change of scene. If you've never read Miss Read I'd suggest the first book I ever read, 'Thrush Green.'
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LA Quilter
5.0 out of 5 stars Hurrah for Miss Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2011
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This book was delivered in mint condition and with all the postal problems at Christmas (due to adverse weather conditions), in very short time from placing the order. I'm in the process of reading all the Miss Read books as published and this came up to the usual standard, its a good reflection of its times and how little we realise just how much we take for granted now, they seemed very happy with their lot and I'm looking forward to the continuing story.
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Margaret Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars A cosy read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2018
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I enjoyed reading Farther Afield very much . From previous experience I knew that I was in for a ‘comfort’ read about the author ‘s village life. The section of the book where Miss Read accompanies her friend for a 2 week holiday in Crete brought back for me memories of foreign travel in the mid 20th Century. As always, old fashioned values of honesty, respect for others, loyalty and hard work shone out throughout the book.
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