<p>It''s 1986 and Jack Sheffield returns to Ragley village school for his tenth rollercoaster year as headteacher. <br><br>It''s the year of Margaret Thatcher''s third election victory, <i>Dynasty </i>and shoulder pads, <i>Neighbours </i>and a Transformer for Christmas. And at Ragley-on-the-Forest School, a year of surprises is in store. Ruby the Caretaker finds happiness at last, Vera the Secretary makes an important decision, a new teacher is appointed and a disaster threatens the school.<br><br>Meanwhile Jack receives unexpected news, and is faced with the biggest decision of his career . . .<br><br><b>Readers love Jack Sheffield:<br></b>''Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure'' <b>Alan Titchmarsh</b><br>''Overflowing with amusing anecdotes'' <i><b>Daily Express</b></i><br>''Amusing adventures at the North Yorkshire village school'' <i><b>Choice</b></i><br>''Jack Sheffield''s in a class of his own'' <i><b>York Press</b></i></p>