His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. No, I wish Crenshaw was my imaginary friend and I am not even a cat person.Īccording to Goodreads, “ In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience. I wish I had an imaginary friend like Crenshaw.I liked the way the unexplained can be good and worth experiencing even if there isn’t a logical explanation Purple jelly beans, Crenshaw surfing, bubble baths, and Aretha snuggles. I loved the unexplainable magic of the story.I am glad to have read this delightful little book that also tackles intense issues like homelessness and financial strain in a family.
I am hoping to reread that one before I read the sequel (The One and Only Bob) this summer. I was excited to read something else by the author of The One and Only Ivan which is still one of my favorite Newbery winners that I’ve read to date. I am excited to share my review of Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate.Ī good friend of mine told me about this book after her book club read it. I sure go through phases of review writing motivation and the last week or so I haven’t done much reviewing so they are piling up a bit again. I am back tonight with a review which seems overdue.
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