Crenshaw- Katherine Applegate

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Jackson likes facts. His imaginary friend, Crenshaw- a giant cat- is not a fact. Jackson is bothered by the fact that he is going into the 5th grade and he hasn't yet outgrown Crenshaw. Why can't Crenshaw just go away at the normal age people outgrow their imaginary friends? Well, according to Crenshaw, imaginary friends never leave, they wait until they're needed again. Jackson does sort of seem to need a friend to talk to. A lot more than other kids, but he's got a lot to worry about! His parents are... having some trouble with money. Jackson can still remember the time they lived in the van. He doesn't want to go back to that. This book might sound depressing, but it's not! It's fun! Crenshaw is a very funny character, and so is Jackson's best friend, Marisol. I love seeing things from Jackson's point of view. Oh, I've already seen the play, and it is depressing! You say, but no offense... The play is very different from the book. The play really is sad! But it leaves out a lot of sweet, nice, and funny parts! I'm like, 85% sure that you will like this book. I promise.

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