Years as a teacher, working in state and independent schools in and around Bristol in a diverse career of teaching English, History, RE and PE, have provided local author Geoff Stock with the experiences to inform his new children’s book, his first success at publication.
Jimmy Evans and The New School is written, Geoff says, “from my experiences, directly for children but hopefully appreciated by all ages, and particularly dedicated to those children and young people who are changing schools.”
Geoff was born and educated in Bristol, before gaining a General Arts degree and diploma in education from Durham. In 1975, concerned by the lack of youth facilities in the area, he founded Horfield Young People’s Club and in 2017, while still leader of the club, he was awarded an MBE for Services to Youth and the Community.
His story tells of Jimmy Evans, who is excited to be going to a new school with a football team, but who soon realises that everyone wants their chance to shine on the pitch and not everyone will play fair to do so. As Jimmy learns the real value of trust, honesty and kindness, both on and off the pitch, who will be the real winner?
The paperback book is on sale at Gloucester Road Books, Max Minerva’s and Waterstones, and also online via Amazon, RRP £7.99. More information on the book can also be found at: www.onwardsandupwards.org/jimmy-evans-and-the-new-school