Annual Ink’s latest title #Tumeke! brings you the lives, loves and larrikin spirit of an inner-city neighbourhood. Michael Petherick juggles a large cast and multiple story threads with panache, giving us a window on a vivid, warm-hearted community.

Written by debut novelist Michael Petherick
WINNER OF BEST FIRST BOOK AWARD AT THE NEW ZEALAND BOOK AWARDS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS 2020

Written by debut novelist Michael Petherick - #Tumeke! follows the Newtoun community’s Waitangi Day celebrations. The Tape Orchestra’s practising like mad. Monty and Mr Steve Vibrant are designing a poster. Rishi’s trying to land Lil Yacht Shifty … and Ms Ropata’s juggling it all because everyone wants in. In the meantime, Dreadflock’s considering a blog, Briony’s Mum’s being a helicopter, and everyone’s eating a lot of lolly cake.

Michael Petherick lives, writes and plays music in Wellington, New Zealand.

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