A Childhood at Cairnsmore is the true story of a childhood spent on a sheep farm at the foot of the Ruahine Range in the 1920s and 1930s. It is rich with details of country life in New Zealand - the homestead, riding on horseback to school, home baking and domestic chores. ' .. reminds us of how much has changed in our lifetime.' '... a fascinating and touching story, and a valuable record of earlier days .. It reminded me of so much - shearing gangs, and even the long drop ...'