Crenshaw

Applegate, K. (2015). Crenshaw. New York: Feiwel and Friends. 

This is a touching story depicts a young boy going through what many children go through in this world. Jackson and his family are going through financial hard times. His parents do not have any money for food or rent. Although Jackson is a boy who loves facts, he has an imaginary friend Crenshaw, who happens to be a giant cat. His parents put up a front that everything will be okay but Jackson doesn't believe it. He is worried about living in the minivan again. However with the help of his imaginary friend he finds hope to get through it all.

This story depicts very real situations that people go through on a daily basis. It shows the troubling times family can have in a dreadful situations. I enjoyed reading this story, Crenshaw and Jackson are a very unique pair of friends.