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Crenshaw

Katherine Applegate
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Pages
300
Year
2015
Language
English
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends

About

In her first novel since The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience.

Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And, not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But, is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything? Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary.

Related Subjects

  • General
  • Fantasy
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Poverty & Homelessness
  • Social Themes
  • Friendship

Reviews

"The tone is warm and, occasionally, quirkily funny, but it doesn't sugarcoat the effects of hunger and vulnerability. This novel adds a middle-grade perspective to the literature of imaginary friends and paints a convincing and compassionate portrait of a social class"
the working poor

Extended Details

  • ATOSGrade Level 3.8
  • Interest LevelsMG

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Katherine ApplegateAuthor

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