Freaky Stuff

Gabby's Fair

Penny Pollard Guide to Modern Manners

Turn right for Zyrgon

Boris and Borsch (Little Ark Book)

The Legend of Spud Murphy

Altogether, One at a Time

Calvin Coconut: Zoo Breath

A young Puffin story book

Hating Alison Ashley is a young adult novel by Richard Tulloch that tells the story of Erica Yurken, a creative and dramatic teenager who dreams of a life beyond her mundane existence and chaotic family life. Erica, who goes by the nickname 'Yuk', attends Barringa East Primary School, where she feels she is unappreciated for her talents and intelligence. Her self-esteem is challenged when Alison Ashley arrives at the school. Alison is seemingly perfect: she's beautiful, wealthy, and excels academically. Yuk becomes intensely jealous of Alison, convinced that Alison's presence is ruining her chances to shine. As the story unfolds, Yuk's initial hatred for Alison transforms as she gets to know her better and realizes that Alison's life is not as perfect as it seems. The novel explores themes of jealousy, friendship, and the realization that everyone has their own set of challenges to face. Through a school play and various interactions, Yuk learns to appreciate her own unique qualities and develops a more compassionate view of Alison and her classmates.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

Freaky Stuff

Richard Tulloch, 2007

Gabby's Fair

Michael Johnson, Robin Klein, 1998

Penny Pollard Guide to Modern Manners

Robin Klein, 1989

Turn right for Zyrgon

Robin Klein, 1994

Boris and Borsch (Little Ark Book)

Robin Klein, Cathy Wilcox, 1990

The Legend of Spud Murphy

Eoin Colfer, Tony Ross, 2004

Altogether, One at a Time

E.L. Konigsburg, Mercer Mayer, Gary E. Parker, 1971

Calvin Coconut: Zoo Breath

Graham Salisbury, 2010