[i]A Matter of Degree[/i] now published

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) August 4, 2011 -- Colin Andrews has drawn on his long experience as a teacher, folk performer and Morris dancer to produce a highly original
novel that will leave readers with a sense of satisfaction - and a warm smile on their face.

Colin, from Crediton, taught for 28 years before deciding to capture memories of his teaching experiences in a fictionalised

format. ''I recalled all the odd and bizarre incidents from my student days and early teaching career and thought they could make the basis for a novel, '' says Colin. ''A Matter of Degree is set in the 1970s at a teacher training college when there were no mobile phones, no internet, no mixed sex accommodation and definitely no alcohol on Sundays...'' he adds.

''For me, A Matter of Degree is an entertaining, perhaps nostalgic, snapshot of a time now passed, but it is also touches on controversial issues such a racial prejudice, sexual temptation facing young teachers, religious fanaticism and political
correctness in a thought-provoking, sensitive way,'' Colin observes.

A Matter of Degree follows the comical and dramatic exploits of Robert Kiddecott, a farmer's son from Devon, and Jacob Moses, his folksinging friend, through the three years to graduation at a fictional teacher training college in mid-Wales. Rob's
relationships with the fairer sex and Jake's penchant for involving Rob in well-meaning projects lead to bizarre yet utterly
believable and amusing scenarios. Will unexpected turns of fate always thwart Rob's amorous inclinations? Why is Jake obsessed with an abandoned observatory? Whatever inspires Jake to get Rob and their fellow students involved in the folk traditions of Mumming and Morris dancing? In what other directions does Jake s persuasive enthusiasm lead his friends?

Anyone who enjoys Gervase Phinn's tales of school experiences will enjoy Colin Andrews's fictionalised account of the antics of student teachers in the 1970s.

COLIN ANDREWS was born in Dunfermline in 1944. He was educated at Worthing High School and later at
Cardiff University. Once qualified he taught chemistry for 28 years until taking early retirement in 1995. He has
lived near Crediton, Devon, since 1973 and is married, with one son. Colin has been a folk singer, folk dance
caller, Morris dancer and musician for 40+ years and edits the national Morris Federation Newsletter.

PUBLICATION DATE 1st August 2011
ISBN: 9781848766952
Price: £7.99

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