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Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate (2015, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFeiwel & Friends
ISBN-101250043239
ISBN-139781250043238
eBay Product ID (ePID)204295784
Product Key Features
Book TitleCrenshaw
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicSocial Themes / Homelessness & Poverty, Fantasy & Magic, Animals / Cats, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorKatherine Applegate
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2015-017957
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsHome of the Brave: Josette Frank Award Winner for Fiction, Bank Street CollegeGolden Kite Award Winner for FictionA Book Sense Children's PickA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year"A memorable inside view of an outsider." -Publishers Weekly Eve and Adam: "The blend of action and romantic suspense will be welcoming. . ." - Booklist "Observant, smart, and unencumbered by emotion, this is a tasty read that readers will devour in a flash." - Publishers Weekly "The husband-wife team behind the Animorphs series returns with the first installment of an entertaining saga that pits smart teens against high-tech evildoers and bionic skullduggery." - Kirkus Reviews "It'll make 'em laugh. It'll make 'em think. You may want to buy multiples." - School Library Journal "Grant and Applegate portray a chilling brave new world of genetic technology, presenting fascinating speculative possibilities that are weighed against their moral implications." - The Horn Book , Although he is "not an imaginary friend kind of guy," rising fifth-grader Jackson recognizes Crenshaw immediately. The cat, who walks on two legs and likes purple jellybeans, first appeared to Jackson three years ago when his family was living in their van. Although life has been stable since then, Jackson notices "Big piles of bills. Parents whispering. Parents arguing. Stuff getting sold." When he asks his parents if they have "a plan for making everything okay," they respond with evasive answers like "maybe they could plant a money tree in the back yard." Newbery Medalist Applegate (The One and Only Ivan) poignantly conveys Jackson's memory of hunger and homelessness and his realization that both threaten his family again. Certain that he has outgrown Crenshaw, Jackson feels both dismay and wonder that his friend has returned, with his playful, attention-getting antics (taking bubble baths, doing cartwheels and handstands) and thought-provoking answers to Jackson's questions. 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., 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., "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 "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 "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, Paints a convincing and compassionate portrait of a social class--the working poor--underrepresented in children's books., "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 "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
Grade FromFifth Grade
Dewey DecimalF
Grade ToNinth Grade
SynopsisIn 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., From #1 New York Times-bestelling author of ODDER, WISHTREE and THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, an unforgettable and magical story about an unhoused 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., An unhoused boy learns resilience from his imaginary friend in this acclaimed novel by Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, perfect for fans of Wishtree, Odder, and Willodeen.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.A6483Cr 2015
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- Dec 18, 2022
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I got this book for my Granddaughter. Because she had read a little about it and wanted it for Xmas it was on her list of stuff she wanted.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 17, 2023
Great read
Our TAG kids are reading this book and one of my students wanted to read it too. I look forward to seeing how the students rate it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 18, 2020
The story was insight into a little boys financially unstable home, the cat Crenshaw comes in the inspire and be a good friend when
Book was in very good condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 14, 2019
Fun book with look into family with serious money issues
Really fun book with a serious side to it. My daughter and I read it together and there were a lot of laughs. The book surprised me with conversation about a family with poverty and money issues, but it does so in a way that isn't depressing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 19, 2020
Heartfelt Story
Crenshaw is another heartfelt gem from Katherine Applegate!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 18, 2018
Love it
Perfect bedtime read for the not so little ones!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
