"Talking to Blue" by Ken Catran follows the journey of a young boy named Josh who forms an unlikely bond with a rebellious dog named Blue. As Josh navigates the challenges of growing up—with family issues and school struggles—Blue becomes a source of comfort and companionship. Through their adventures, Josh learns important life lessons about friendship, trust, and belonging. The story explores the deep emotional connections between humans and animals, demonstrating how love and understanding can help heal wounds and overcome obstacles. Ultimately, it is a tale of resilience and the transformative power of communication. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Lothian Ya Fiction .

There are 192 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 2000 by Hachette Australia .

Ken Catran is a scriptwriter and author of television series and more than fifty books. He has won ten writing awards. He and his partner, Wendy, live in South Canterbury and are owned by two cats.