The Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection invite you to a very special evening with Professor Harry Ricketts.
Poet and critic Harry Ricketts will examine Maurice Gee’s YA novel The Fire‑Raiser, exploring its themes of history, goodness and prejudice, followed by a question and answer session.
Please join us at Stout Research Centre, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, 12 Waiteata Road, Kelburn, Wellington
Wednesday 29 April 2026, 6pm to 7pm.
Do join us for a cup of tea or coffee from 5:30pm.
RSVPs to friendsdnw@gmail.com
Free. Donations appreciated.
Further information:
History, goodness and prejudice in Maurice Gee’s ‘The Fire-Raiser’ | National Library of New Zealand
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