Hating Alison Ashley: Australian Children's Classics

Author: Robin Klein

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SKU: 9780670076833

Alison Ashley. She was the most beautiful, graceful, elegant thing you ever saw in your life . . . And from the first day I hated her.

Every so often, there comes a story so brilliant and lively and moving that it cannot be left in the past. Rediscover the magic of our country's most memorable children's books in the Penguin Australia Children's Classics series of stories too precious to leave behind.

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Classic children's fiction in a beautiful book package. 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 world upside down and Erica becomes determined to hate her.
Classic children's fiction in a beautiful book package. 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 world upside down and Erica becomes determined to hate her.
Published: 20/03/2013
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781742538167
Price: $12.99
Book Cover:  Thing

When Emily Forbes mistakenly picks up a stegosaurus egg in the park, her life changes in all sorts of wonderful ways. But when the egg hatches, can Emily keep her new pet a secret from the evil landlady, Mrs McIlvray?

A CBC Junior Book of the Year winner from the one and only Robin Klein, featuring illustrations by Alison Lester.

When Emily Forbes mistakenly picks up a stegosaurus egg in the park, her life changes in all sorts of wonderful ways. But when the egg hatches, can Emily keep her new pet a secret from the evil landlady...

Published: 01/06/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143503422
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Thingnapped!

Emily's pet stegosaurus Thing is kidnapped by the very rich and very horrible Stephanie Strobe, who locks him in her ensuite bathroom.
How will Emily find him?

Thingnapped! is the sequel to the much-loved, award-winning Thing , brought to life by two of Australia's favourite creators of books for young people.



Emily's pet stegosaurus Thing is kidnapped by the very rich and very horrible Stephanie Strobe, who locks him in her ensuite bathroom.
How will Emily find him?

Thingnapped! is the sequel to the much-loved...


Published: 31/08/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143503439
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover: The Princess Who Hated It: Aussie Nibbles

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Princess Althea doesn't like being a princess. She wants to have fun!

Take another Nibble! - START COLLECTING NOW!

Princess Althea doesn't like being a princess. She wants to have fun!

Published: 02/02/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143303428
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Hating Alison Ashley
'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.

'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...

Published: 01/05/1984
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140316728
RRP: $17.95
Book Cover:  People Might Hear You
When her aunt marries the forbidding Mr Tyrell, Frances is introduced to the mysterious temple, with its strange, fanatical beliefs. At first she trustingly accepts her aunt's new life, and tries to be a 'worthy' member of the temple. But as she uncovers its sinister secrets she realises she has no escape . . .
When her aunt marries the forbidding Mr Tyrell, Frances is introduced to the mysterious temple, with its strange, fanatical beliefs. At first she trustingly accepts her aunt's new life, and tries to be...
Published: 01/09/2003
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140366297
RRP: $17.95
Book Cover: The Listmaker
Twelve-year-old Sarah makes lists. It helps her remain in control when her life is on hold. But what sort of life does she want when the choice is between eccentric elderly aunts and her sophisticated glamorous stepmother? A wonderful portrayal of families with all their idiosyncrasies.
Twelve-year-old Sarah makes lists. It helps her remain in control when her life is on hold. But what sort of life does she want when the choice is between eccentric elderly aunts and her sophisticated...
Published: 01/09/1997
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670871759
RRP: $19.95
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Published: 01/09/1997
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781742284620
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