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Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSquare Fish
ISBN-101250091667
ISBN-139781250091666
eBay Product ID (ePID)234896083
Product Key Features
Book TitleCrenshaw
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSocial Themes / Homelessness & Poverty, Fantasy & Magic, Animals / Cats, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
Publication Year2017
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorKatherine Applegate
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.1 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition23
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--underrepresented in children's books." -- The Horn Book, 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 "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, 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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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., In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, New York Times bestselling author 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. Praise for Crenshaw "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 "...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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