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Hating Alison Ashley

By Robin Klein
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Hating Alison Ashley by Robin Klein is a delightful children's book about Erica Yurken, a confident and outspoken girl whose life turns upside down when the seemingly perfect new student, Alison Ashley, arrives at her school. As Erica feels overshadowed by Alison, the story explores themes of jealousy, rivalry, and the journey towards understanding and friendship. The humour and authentic experiences make it a captivating read for young audiences.
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Classmates Erica Yurgen and Alison Ashley vie with each other to become the undisputed star of their class.

Inbetween dealing with her embarrasing family and focusing on her on-screen destiny the arrival of perfect Alison Ashley at Barringa East turns Erica Yurken's fairytale world around as, from the moment Alison arrives, Erica becomes determined to hate her.

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“Utter loathing and hatred,” I said. “I wouldn't even be on the same bus as you ...If I could have caught a virus in time.”

Erica Yurken knew she was destined for great things. Never in any doubt about her own genius, she felt superior to everyone at notorious Barringa East...that is, until Alison Ashley turned up.

Hating Alison Ashley by Robin Klein explores the tumultuous relationship between Erica and Alison as Erica grapples with her feelings of jealousy and rivalry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140316728

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 1984

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Robin Klein Young Adult

About the Author

Born in Kempsey, New South Wales, Robin Klein has now had more than forty books published. Many have been shortlisted for the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award, including People Might Hear You (1984), Seeing Things (1984), Hating Alison Ashley (1985), Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1986). Came Back to Show You I Could Fly won a Human Rights Award for Literature in 1989. It also won the 1990 Australian Children's Book of the Year Award, Older Readers, and was shortlisted for the 1990 Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the 1990 NSW Premier's Literary Award. This outstanding novel was named a White Raven book at the 1990 Bologna Children's Book Fair. Her novel for older readers, The Listmaker, won the 1990 South Australian Festival Award for Literature. In 1991 Robin Klein was awarded the Dromkeen Medal for her significant contribution to the appreciation and development of children's literature in Australia. Robin was the recipient of an honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Letters - Honoris Causa), from the University of Newcastle in 2004.

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