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Description edit
Classmates Erica Yurgen and Alison Ashley vie with each other to become the undisputed star of their class.
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Characters edit
- Erica Yurken: Add a description of this character.
- Alison Ashley
- Lennie
- Erica's Mum
- Valjoy: Erica's older sister
- Jedda: Erica's younger sister
- Harley: Erica's older brother
- Barry Hollis
- Miss Belmont
First Sentence edit
I will never forgive my mother for calling me Erica with a surname like Yurken.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 900 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Talking in Whispers (Cascades), and followed by Brother in the Land.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Robin Klein (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 1984
ISBN: 9780140316728
Page Count: 192
Publisher: Puffin Books
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 1984
ISBN: 9780140316728
Page Count: 192
Awards edit
- Kids Own Aust Literature Award (KOALA) (1987)
- Young Aust Best Book Award (YABBA) (1986)
- Children's Book Council of Australia (Finalist, 1985: Book of the Year)
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