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Crenshaw

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  • Recommended for 9 years or older
  • Printed in the United States

Newbery Medal winner Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan, delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience.

“Robin asked what is a keepsake.  My mom said it’s an object you treasure.  Then she said things don’t really matter, as long as we have each other.”

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?

Recommended for readers ages 9 years and up.

Softcover, 272 pages.

MacMillan publishing. 

Printed in the United States.

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Reviews

A Publishers Weekly Bestseller

“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―underrepresented in children's books.” ―The Horn Book, starred review

"This accessible and moving novel demonstrates how the creative resilience of a child’s mind can soften difficult situations, while exploring the intersection of imagination and truth." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Children will appreciate this heartbreaking novel...a compelling and unflinchingly honest treatment of a difficult topic." ―School Library Journal, starred review

"...a quick read that encourages people of all ages to be honest with one another and value family and friends (real and imaginary!)" ―Booklist

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