Crenshaw Katherine Applegate Kids Fantasy Paperback Novel Book Fiction Ages 9-12

Crenshaw Katherine Applegate Kids Fantasy Paperback Novel Book Fiction Ages 9-12

Glossy pictorial softcover shows noticeable cover curl and a few small creases at the front, with mild edge and corner wear. Spine and hinges are secure with slight shelf wear; textblock edges display light handling wear and faint toning. Interior pages are clean and unmarked with tight binding; no supplemental inserts or accessories are included.

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Title: Crenshaw.

Author: Katherine Applegate; publisher: Square Fish, an imprint of Macmillan, New York; copyright 2015; language: English.

Format: Softcover paperback children's novel; narrative type: fiction; genres: children & young adults and fantasy; topics: imaginary playmates, friendship, family problems, and homeless persons; intended audience: ages 9-12 and middle-grade readers.

Jackson and his family have fallen on very hard times, with money for rent and food running out and the real possibility of having to live in their minivan again.

In the midst of this upheaval, Jackson's oversized, outspoken, and imaginary cat friend Crenshaw reappears, challenging him to face uncomfortable truths while offering comfort, humor, and a different way of seeing his family's struggles.

The story blends realistic depictions of poverty and insecurity with gentle magical realism, emphasizing honesty, resilience, and the importance of friends and family, whether real or imagined.

Reading level details visible in the book list AR 3.8 and Lexile 540L, making this a strong choice for independent reading, literature circles, or classroom discussion about empathy and social issues.

Physical details: trade-size paperback with a purple and gold illustrated cover showing Jackson and the cat Crenshaw sitting on a park bench at twilight; cream interior pages printed in black text with decorative section openers.

ISBN: 978-1-250-09166-6 (paperback); additional ISBN: 978-1-250-09167-3 (ebook); EAN: 9781250091666.

Listing is for the single paperback book Crenshaw only; no additional inserts or accessories are included.

Glossy pictorial softcover shows noticeable cover curl and a few small creases at the front, with mild edge and corner wear. Spine and hinges are secure with slight shelf wear; textblock edges display light handling wear and faint toning. Interior pages are clean and unmarked with tight binding; no supplemental inserts or accessories are included.