Wisps of Cloud: A Teacher's Story

Karla Spicer, a forward-thinking Senior Teacher at Tui Park Primary, clashes with conservative Associate Principal Val Cook. Despite this, Karla's dedication wins her admiration. Her life takes a turn when she and her partner, janitor Ryan Purdon, move to Top Plateau for Karla to act as principal of a small school. Facing unexpected challenges in the remote community, including a nearby marijuana plantation and tensions with a bikie gang, Karla navigates a world where allies and adversaries blur.

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About the Author: Ross Richdale
After a teaching career, Ross Richdale now writes full time. He has completed forty novels both contemporary and science fiction novels, most of which are on line as ebooks . He lives in the Palmerston North is married with four grandchildren.

Many of his novels reflect his interest in the rural lifestyle as well as the cross section of personalities encountered during his years as a teacher. Ordinary people rather than the super rich, the super powerful or violent, are the main characters in his novels. He is also interested in current events and uses international incidents as a backdrop for many of his novels.
Karla Spicer finds her position as Senior Teacher at Tui Park Primary School is hindered by the Associate Principal Val Cook, who resents her progressive ideas. The principal is a man drifting towards retirement who avoids controversy whenever possible. Through a conscientious attitude and by supporting junior staff and parents Karla becomes a popular staff member.

Karla dates Ryan Purdon, the school's janitor and when he tells her about problems back at Top Plateau, a tiny school near his family farm where he grew up. After being approached by the Ministry of Education, Karla agrees to take the acting principal's position there and Ryan goes with her to stay in his farmhouse.

Life in a remote area is different than expected with problems at the school and also on Ryan's family farm. Tensions arise with a marijuana plantation discovered near the farm and a local bikie gang is suspected as the growers. However, potential enemies become friends and the trusted, untrustworthy.

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