Crenshaw -- Katherine Applegate, Paperback

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. This title has Common Core connections.

Author: Katherine Applegate
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 09/26/2017
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781250091666
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 176562 / Crenshaw

About the Author
Katherine Applegate is the author of the bestselling Animorphs series, and the novels Home of the Brave and The One and Only Ivan, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal. She lives with her husband, author Michael Grant, and their two children in Northern California.