Calvert Library's Book Bites for Kids

Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate

Episode Summary

Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent, and not much for food either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, outspoken, and imaginary. Crenshaw comes back into Jackson's life to help him, but is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?

Episode Notes

Enjoy our presentation of Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate and published by Feiwel and Friends. Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent, and not much for food either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, outspoken, and imaginary. Crenshaw comes back into Jackson's life to help him, but is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?

Crenshaw is recommended for ages 9 and up. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. http://bit.ly/Crenshaw_Review

This title is available as an eBook and audiobook on Libby by Overdrive.

Libby eBook - http://bit.ly/Crenshaw_LibbyEbook
Libby Audiobook - http://bit.ly/Crenshaw_LibbyAudio

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Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340