Robin Klein

Classmates Erica Yurgen and Alison Ashley vie with each other to become the undisputed star of their class.

Hating Alison Ashley

One of Robin Klein's most important novels – the moving, powerful, multi-award-winning story of eleven-year-old Seymour, his friendship with the beautiful Angie, and the terrible secret that Angie hides. 180 pages Paperback

Came Back to Show You I Could Fly

After her aunt, who is her guardian, marries the forbidding Mr. Tyrell, twelve-year-old Frances is introduced to the mysterious temple and its strange fanatical beliefs.

People Might Hear You

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.

The Listmaker

Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left

Games

Miranda's life is a mess, so she enjoys the attention she receives because of her new psychic abilities--until her sister's shady ex-boyfriend thinks her powers could be useful.

Seeing Things

'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 unexpectedly turned up.

Artur Guerra

Cristina Rodríguez

Voltei para te mostrar que podia voar

Birk the Berserker is the biggest, strongest, tallest Viking in the village. He is also the biggest cowardy wuss in the village. He hates fighting, gets seasick at the thought of going on a raid, and is scared of all the Viking girls. His mother is ashamed of him. Harold the Thump is disgusted with him and sets out to teach Birk a lesson. The results are not quite what anyone expects - least of all Birk.

Birk the Berserker

During wintertime the Melling sisters move to the big city with their mother while Dad is away looking for work.

The Sky in Silver Lace

In the Solo series for beginning readers. Gabby doesn't like having to stay with her brother at the school fair. How can she make him come with her on a pony ride'.

Gabby's Fair

Shelley is angry about having to tag along with her mum, who works in a hostel for children with intellectual disabilities. Why can't she stay home or with one of her girlfriends? Even the promise of the indoor pool is ruined by the presence of Ben, who watches from a safe distance and can't even say her name properly. Gradually Shelley moves from self-absorption to helping Ben overcome his terrible fear of water and teaching him to swim. An engaging story about trust, overcoming prejudice and seeing beyond yourself. This re-jacketed edition brings to a new audience Robin Klein's classic novel about an unlikely friendship between a young girl and a boy with an intellectual disability.

Boss of the Pool

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.

Robin Klein

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