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Crenshaw Chapter Sampler
Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary, in this free chapter sampler of Crenshaw. 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, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?
- GenresChildrens
27 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2015
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About the author
Katherine Applegate
280 books6,245 followers#1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.
Katherine’s picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books); and ODDER: AN OTTER’S STORY, illustrated by Charles Santoso (Feiwel & Friends).
She’s written or co-written three early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends). With Gennifer Choldenko, she co-authored DOGTOWN and MOUSE AND HIS DOG, illustrated by Wallace West (Feiwel & Friends).
Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY series, illustrated by Patricia Castelao, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY, and THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends); ODDER (Feiwel & Friends); and the forthcoming POCKET BEAR (Feiwel & Friends).
With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)
Katherine’s work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.
Katherine lives in Nevada with her husband and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Heirloom Literary and Mary Pender at WME.
Katherine’s picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books); and ODDER: AN OTTER’S STORY, illustrated by Charles Santoso (Feiwel & Friends).
She’s written or co-written three early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends). With Gennifer Choldenko, she co-authored DOGTOWN and MOUSE AND HIS DOG, illustrated by Wallace West (Feiwel & Friends).
Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY series, illustrated by Patricia Castelao, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY, and THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends); ODDER (Feiwel & Friends); and the forthcoming POCKET BEAR (Feiwel & Friends).
With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)
Katherine’s work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.
Katherine lives in Nevada with her husband and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Heirloom Literary and Mary Pender at WME.
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August 27, 2016
Adorable but Super-Short
The kid's point of view is given very effectively. I want to read more. I knew it was a sampler but in this case a chapter is a page long. The low-key humor is perfectly in line with my tastes. I love Katherine Applegate's writing and her imagination. I plan to read more of her books; and maybe buy this one. This sample hints at deeper plotlines in the full length book.
The kid's point of view is given very effectively. I want to read more. I knew it was a sampler but in this case a chapter is a page long. The low-key humor is perfectly in line with my tastes. I love Katherine Applegate's writing and her imagination. I plan to read more of her books; and maybe buy this one. This sample hints at deeper plotlines in the full length book.
March 12, 2020
Good
My friend told me it was crazy (in a good way) funny, and really good. So why not give it a try? It was good. Not my favorite, and of course,this isn't the whole book, so...... But I'll give it four stars because it was well,written and pretty good, and five hearts cause those characters were awesome!❤❤❤❤❤
My friend told me it was crazy (in a good way) funny, and really good. So why not give it a try? It was good. Not my favorite, and of course,this isn't the whole book, so...... But I'll give it four stars because it was well,written and pretty good, and five hearts cause those characters were awesome!❤❤❤❤❤
June 2, 2018
Fun! it was a great book, but it got a little confusing
I would recommend this book to kids 8 to 12. But it wasn't even a full book! It got a little confusing, though. I don't think I could read the whole book because it was kind of a big spoiler.
I would recommend this book to kids 8 to 12. But it wasn't even a full book! It got a little confusing, though. I don't think I could read the whole book because it was kind of a big spoiler.
January 20, 2020
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November 27, 2015
This book is a quick read of a boy and his family's current economic problems. Imaginary friend Crenshaw helps him deal with the situation.
October 21, 2017
Good and interesting
This book is great and interesting but is not written well. Is it supposed to be that way? Maybe so it seems like jackson wrote this.
This book is great and interesting but is not written well. Is it supposed to be that way? Maybe so it seems like jackson wrote this.
November 12, 2017
Awesome book
It was interesting and mysterious
It was the most interesting and mysterious book I read if you like those books I recommend this book for you
It was interesting and mysterious
It was the most interesting and mysterious book I read if you like those books I recommend this book for you
December 4, 2017
Good
Now I need to find the whole book at the library. This was a nice sampler and I definitely want to keep reading.
Now I need to find the whole book at the library. This was a nice sampler and I definitely want to keep reading.
January 3, 2018
The BEST book
Somehow he finds out that Creshnaw is back
So I give it 5 stars for using imagination
😇 😇 😇
Somehow he finds out that Creshnaw is back
So I give it 5 stars for using imagination
😇 😇 😇
March 15, 2018
Great but i read in 20 minutes
I really liked the story. Very unique. Never heard of this one but I loved it. I will be sure to red more books by this author.
I really liked the story. Very unique. Never heard of this one but I loved it. I will be sure to red more books by this author.
June 14, 2018
Awesome
I love this book,it is entering and filled with magic. I do wish that I could read the hole book thought
I love this book,it is entering and filled with magic. I do wish that I could read the hole book thought
September 27, 2019
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October 7, 2019
Only read the sample
This story seems kind of sad and doesn’t go anywhere. It may be because I only read the sample. I am not sure what the plot isz
This story seems kind of sad and doesn’t go anywhere. It may be because I only read the sample. I am not sure what the plot isz
May 19, 2020
It was amazing I have to read the second book
I loved it so much and I don't read much but I read the whole book in one day !!!
I loved it so much and I don't read much but I read the whole book in one day !!!
May 29, 2020
Good
Good children book, my child liked it, and was happy to read it on Kindle. Looking for the next one...
Good children book, my child liked it, and was happy to read it on Kindle. Looking for the next one...
August 31, 2020
I love this book ever my daughter stole it and she fell in love
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March 26, 2021I LOVED this book! it is probably my favorite book!
July 20, 2021
Great book
One thing though their is a lot of family hangouts. I would say 60 percent family and 40 percent Crenshaw. Overall good book!
One thing though their is a lot of family hangouts. I would say 60 percent family and 40 percent Crenshaw. Overall good book!
August 17, 2021
I think dreaming is the only way to stay alive :)
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