Crenshaw

In her first novel since The One and Only Ivan,winner of the Newbery MedalKatherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about familyfriendshipand resilience. Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There’s no more money for rent. And not much for foodeither. His parentshis little sisterand their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat. He’s largehe’s outspokenand 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 matterwhether real or imaginary. This title has Common Core connections.