Perfect Blue

By Laura Langston

A young girl learns true perfection through an unexpected accident with her beloved dog.

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256 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Erin Morris dreams of proving her responsibility by training her perfect dog, Mr. Lavender Blue, for the show ring. Struggling with self-doubt, she seeks a makeover to match her pet's flawlessness. But when an accident disrupts her plans, Erin must confront her values and discover what truly matters. Will she find that love and authenticity outweigh appearances? Dive into Erin's journey of self-discovery and the bond with her cherished pet in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

What is perfection compared to the love of a cherished pet? Mr. Lavender Blue is the perfect dog, and training him for the show ring is the perfect opportunity for twelve-year-old Erin Morris to show that she’s responsible enough to have a dog of her own.If only Erin herself could be as flawless as Blue. Awkward and selfconscious, she sees herself as anything but perfect. Convinced that she needs to be reinvented, Erin enlists the help of her summer pal to give her a makeover in time for the show ring. But Erin is about to learn that there is something far more important than looking perfect. Just when everything is going as it should, an accident forces her to re-examine her values. What is perfection compared to the love of a cherished pet? Perfect Blue is a revised and updated edition of the title published originally by Stoddart. Called A Taste of Perfection, it was chosen for the New York City Library’s Books for the Teen Age list.

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