Perfect Blue

by Laura Langston

Originally published as "A Taste of Perfection," this novel tracks the love between 12-year-old Erin Morris and a show dog named Mr. Lavender Blue. Just when everything is going as it should, an accident forces Erin to re-examine her values. What is perfection compared to the love of a cherished pet?

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

About the author

By the time she hit Grade Four, Laura Langston knew she wanted to be a writer. So did the teachers. It was the persistent daydreaming and invisible friends that tipped them off. Since Laura grew up knowing no writers – and consequently didn’t know how to be one – she became a journalist instead. The trouble is, journalists are expected to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

But making stuff up is way more fun. So eventually Laura traded one notebook for another and today she writes books for tweens, teens, children and sometimes adults.

When she’s not writing, reading or walking her Shetland sheepdogs, Laura can be found spying on people in the grocery store or twisting herself into a pretzel in yoga class. To learn more, visit www.lauralangston.com. Follow her at www.facebook.com/LauraLangston.Author

Reviews

[Kaithe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Erin wants a dog for her own love and it seems that her parents won't allow her. Even is she tries to show off her responsibility. Then she gets the opportunity. She has to spend a month or so in Courtenay where her grandma is located. Then her grandma said Erin can do dog shows with Blue as long as she can handle dogs. How will she do it? Can she handle dogs and show off her responsibility?

Find out in Perfect Blue

[Kei Kei Ho]

awesome book!!

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for pet lovers. I really like it.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so sad! I cried a ton....