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This is the story of Graham, a nine-year-old lad living in country New South Wales around 1960. Life on the family farm is far from idyllic for Graham though, as he is confronted by a series of challenges; dealing with the realisation that he has been adopted, a difficult relationship with his philandering father and the tragic decline of the health of his much adored younger sister. And then there is the discovery of a mysterious man living like a hermit in Paddy's Gorge. Fortunately, Graham is a resolute lad surrounded by a sufficient number of life-affirming adults and friends to enable him to overcome the many challenges life has thrown at him.…mehr

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This is the story of Graham, a nine-year-old lad living in country New South Wales around 1960. Life on the family farm is far from idyllic for Graham though, as he is confronted by a series of challenges; dealing with the realisation that he has been adopted, a difficult relationship with his philandering father and the tragic decline of the health of his much adored younger sister. And then there is the discovery of a mysterious man living like a hermit in Paddy's Gorge. Fortunately, Graham is a resolute lad surrounded by a sufficient number of life-affirming adults and friends to enable him to overcome the many challenges life has thrown at him.
Autorenporträt
David Roberts migrated as a qualified teacher from the United Kingdom. After seventeen years working as a teacher, deputy principal and principal in country New South Wales, he became a university academic. University appointments and consultancies enabled David to travel widely and broaden his horizons. Now retired, he lives with his wife in Adelaide. This is the author's fourth book. Earlier books include One Thing Leads to Another, Easytimes and Graham's Story.