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The Burnscale ramblers
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- Book Synopsis
- Biology teacher Miss Lily and history teacher Mr Granger are determined to drag six of their sixth-formers out into the fells and lakes of the iconic English Lake District. The students are vivacious Mel whose passion is literature; farmer's son Alfred who loves biology; somewhat fragile Natalie who detests injustice; boastful Brad who lacks a father figure; nerdish Jack who plays the jester; and tech-savvy Aisha, a refugee from Somalia. Gradually, Lily and Granger entice the students away from their addictive screens and into the outdoors, starting off with a gentle stroll around Derwent Water, and then moving onwards and upwards to longer walks and then climbs, all the way up to Scafel Pike. The book is an intimate, boots-on-the-ground, adventure story that deals with the nitty-gritty details of fell-walking and the feeling of what it is like to walk in the Lakes. Characters, actions, and places are closely connected with each other. The book is also a travel guide to the Lakes; a story of developing friendships; and an encouragement to everyone to leave their sheltered lives, take risks, and explore. It is a Swallows and Amazons story for our time and readers of all ages
- About The Author
- Wil Gesler is a retired university professor whose main career was spent as a health geographer. He spent several years teaching and conducting research in different regions of Africa. He now lives in a continuous care retirement community in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781836284222
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Troubador Publishing, (28 September 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 256
- Weight
- 455 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 18.3 mm
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