The Last Day of Term
Published on 1. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-78072-042-5 (ISBN)
Description
Truant. Drunk. Sexually deviant. And that's just the English teacher...
It's the last day of term at the Gilda Ball Academy, and time is running out. Running out for Martin, the English teacher, who hasn't noticed his marriage crumbling and his health deteriorating. And for Bela, who's been plotting revenge since Martin had him expelled, after an incident that left the school's Deputy Head dead.
When Martin is confronted with an anonymous note accusing him of abuse, he naturally assumes it came from Bela.
The truth, as he will discover, is never quite that simple.
It's the last day of term at the Gilda Ball Academy, and time is running out. Running out for Martin, the English teacher, who hasn't noticed his marriage crumbling and his health deteriorating. And for Bela, who's been plotting revenge since Martin had him expelled, after an incident that left the school's Deputy Head dead.
When Martin is confronted with an anonymous note accusing him of abuse, he naturally assumes it came from Bela.
The truth, as he will discover, is never quite that simple.
Reviews / Votes
Unlike many of the other, more egocentric memoirs written by white Zimbabweans, Rogers' book captures the rich humanity of the millions of black and white Zimbabweans trying to make sense of the chaotic country around them. His yarn is not just funny and heart-breaking, but utterly engrossing. * Sunday Times *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78072-042-5 (9781780720425)
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Francis Gilbert has taught in a variety of comprehensive schools in London and currently teaches English part-time. His previous books have included I'm A Teacher, Get Me Out of Here (Short Books, 2004), Teacher on the Run (Short Books, 2005), Yob Nation (2006) and Working the System (Short Books, 2009). He lives in east London with his wife and son.