Crenshaw
by Katherine Applegate
Book Overview
Jackson, a facts-first kid, watches his family’s money vanish and homelessness close in when Crenshaw—his giant, bubble-bath-loving imaginary cat—pads back into his life. He pushes against his parents’ sunny spin, demanding plain truth while empty cupboards thrum with worry. Fear swells, but Crenshaw prods him to name it, ask the hard questions, and let imagination steady the truth as they fight to keep a roof over their heads.
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