{"product_id":"crenshaw-katherine-applegate-kids-fantasy-paperback-novel-book-fiction-ages-9-12-i6-11955","title":"Crenshaw Katherine Applegate Kids Fantasy Paperback Novel Book Fiction Ages 9-12","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrenshaw Katherine Applegate Kids Fantasy Paperback Novel Book Fiction Ages 9-12 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossy 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox. Measurements, see images.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Crenshaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Katherine Applegate; publisher: Square Fish, an imprint of Macmillan, New York; copyright 2015; language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Softcover paperback children's novel; narrative type: fiction; genres: children \u0026amp; young adults and fantasy; topics: imaginary playmates, friendship, family problems, and homeless persons; intended audience: ages 9-12 and middle-grade readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJackson 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 978-1-250-09166-6 (paperback); additional ISBN: 978-1-250-09167-3 (ebook); EAN: 9781250091666.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListing is for the single paperback book Crenshaw only; no additional inserts or accessories are included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reseller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649748717766,"sku":"I6-11955","price":4.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6888\/0461\/files\/s-l1600_99445f52-f6e7-493d-8f7c-6642c3d20e49.jpg?v=1785722699","url":"https:\/\/smart-mart-shopping.myshopify.com\/products\/crenshaw-katherine-applegate-kids-fantasy-paperback-novel-book-fiction-ages-9-12-i6-11955","provider":"Harmony Goodies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}