Perhaps it was because of this audiobook that I started on my current nonfiction read, Evicted. I had to explain about eviction – and as I did I was thankful that this was something we’ve never had to worry about. We haven’t quite read a book like Crenshaw before, one which talked about hunger and poverty and eviction. I had to stop the audiobook here and there just to make sure the 5yo (and sometimes the 8yo) understood what was going on. As the reader learns in the story, Crenshaw appears in times of need. Crenshaw is no exception Jackson, the main character, lives with his parents, his sister, his dog, and sometimes, his imaginary cat Crenshaw. Jackson is scared that they have to go back to living in their car again.And Crenshaw, with his cartwheels, splits, and penchant for bubble baths, both helps to distract him and understand their situation.We listened to this audiobook and I was surprised by how much my kids enjoyed it. Katherine Applegate specializes in books that make the readers feel. Feiwel and Friends, 16.99 (304p) ISBN 978-3-8 Although he is not an imaginary friend kind of guy, rising fifth-grader Jackson recognizes Crenshaw. Jackson, who’s heading into fifth grade, wishes his parents would realize that he’s old enough to understand their financial difficulties. His parents used to be musicians but his father has MS and his mother now works part-time jobs to get by.And now, a few years later, he’s back again, when things seem to be not going as well. Crenshaw made his first appearance when Jackson and his family had to live out of their minivan. And there was a cat, a giant one named Crenshaw, who happens to be imaginary.It opens really cute with a boy spotting Crenshaw on a surfboard.But the reality of this boy’s life soon enters the story. It also tackles the ancient battle between wanting to grow up, and wanting to stay a little kid for just a while longer.I expected this book to be about an imaginary friend, an imaginary cat. The way Katherine Applegate presents the relationship between boy and imaginary friend is truly magical. So, after finishing another book I had going, I read this one. It was a book that has been on my wishlist for a while now. I received Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate, for Christmas. He tries to get rid of Crenshaw, but Crenshaw insists that he must stay until Jackson doesn’t need him anymore. Jackson will be going into fifth grade in the fall, and he believes he is way too old to have an imaginary friend.
It’s Crenshaw, Jackson’s imaginary friend from first grade. Just when things are getting really rough, Jackson notices a cat. Jackson, his little sister, his parents, and their dog may have to live in their minivan…again. There is no money to pay the rent, hardly any money for food. This one features Jackson and his family who are going through tough times financially.
Crenshaw is by Katherine Applegate, the author of The One and Only Ivan among other books.
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