The imaginary lives of James Poneke
Makereti, Tina, 1973-2019
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James Poneke is a young Maori orphan, raised by missionaries, with a burning desire to travel and explore the world. When an English artist on a tour of New Zealand invites James to return home with him, the boy eagerly accepts and agrees to become a living exhibit at the artist's London show. Gainsborough loathes pandering to grand sitters, but he changes his tune when he is commissioned to paint King George III and his large family. In their final, most bitter competition, who will be chosen as court painter, Tom or Sir Joshua? By day, James dresses in full tribal outfit, being stared at, prodded and examined by paying visitors. By night, he is free to explore the city, but anything can happen to a young New Zealander on the savage streets of Victorian London and James is unprepared for the wonders, dangers and unearthed secrets that await.
Main title:
The imaginary lives of James Poneke / Tina Makereti.
Author:
Makereti, Tina, 1973-, authorWebster, Toby, narrator
Edition:
Unabridged edition.
Imprint:
Leicester : Aurora Audio, 2019.
Collation:
1 CD (7 hr., 50 min.) : digital, MP3 file
Performers:
Read by Toby Webster.
ISBN:
9781787822283 (CD)
Dewey class:
823.92
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2606815
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