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.
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Crenshaw is a giant imaginary cat who has returned to young Jackson’s world after having been gone since Jackson was about 3 years old. Jackson’s family is in crisis again – no money, little food, few job prospects, illness. Crenshaw is helping Jackson to cope with this life. The book presents a different look at family homelessness. The writing is more serious and less charming as others by the author, in keeping with the subject matter. Reading it could help children facing similar situations.