Title: Crenshaw
Author: Katherine Applegate
Pages: 245
Finished: 4/3/17
First Sentence: I noticed several weird things about the surfboarding cat.
Summary: Last time Jackson saw his imaginary friend, the cat Crenshaw, his family was living in their minivan. A few years later, as the unmistakable signs of homelessness start showing up, so does Crenshaw. Will Crenshaw give him what he needs?
Thoughts: *Sigh* On the one hand, I appreciate that this book seemed pretty realistic in terms of what it's probably like to be a kid in a family stricken by poverty. And that it didn't end with everything magically being okay.
On the other hand, I really didn't like this book. The dad refusing to take "handouts" by applying for government services really bugged me. Supporting your family and making sure your kids can eat is more important than your pride. I also hate it when adults in books keep the unhappy truths from their children which only ends up causing more anxiety.
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