Amber Pash on Pink follows the journey of a spirited young girl named Amber, who navigates the ups and downs of adolescence in a vibrant world filled with friendships and challenges. Set against a backdrop of bright colors and lively settings, Amber faces the trials of growing up, including her quest for self-identity, the complexities of relationships, and the importance of embracing individuality. With her unique flair and optimistic outlook, Amber learns valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and the beauty of being different, all while discovering the power of her voice and creativity in a world that often demands conformity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2004 by University of Queensland Press .

Pauline Luke was raised in the central Victorian city of Bendigo and lived for several years in Vancouver, Canada where her two sons were born. After graduating from Monash University with an Arts degree she studied Professional and Creative Writing and Editing at RMIT. She has written a number of Non-Fiction books, including two books of riddles and jokes for younger readers: A Bag of Laughs and A Sack of Giggles. Her first YA novel, Amber Pash on Pink, won the Australian Family Therapists Award for the best book for Older Readers by an Australian Author. The second, Bronco Fi Maddie and Me, has been listed on the Victorian Premier's Reading List since first published. She now lives in a Melbourne with her husband and West Highland Terrier.