The Onehunga Boys Home, an orphanage on Mt Smart Road Auckland
during the 1940's and '50's New Zealand, was home to thirty boys of
various ages and backgrounds. The Orphanage became the Home of
Kevin at four and a half, his brother at eight and his mother,
recently deserted by his father, appointed as Assistant-Matron.
'One Tree Hill', is a collection of short stories set during
Kevin's years, five to thirteen. The boys and events are as
remembered but sometimes when recall is hazy, Kevin resorts to
creative invention. A central focus is One Tree Hill, because much
time was spent playing on it's slopes.
Loyalty, security, commaraderie, empathy, friendship, and
identity are themes throughout the stories. Character development,
mainly concerning five friends, serves up sufficient substance
enabling readers to develop an appreciation of all the Home
boys.
From the first story to the last, Kevin and friends are
involved in escapades, part of their daily routine. Mostly, Kevin
the child speaks, employing conversation, humour and life
commentary. Older Kevin enters occasionally with different
viewpoints. Constant banter among the five is the glue binding the
Home kids together.
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