--- product_id: 104100905 title: "Crenshaw" price: "416F" currency: XPF in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/104100905-crenshaw store_origin: PF region: French Polynesia --- # Crenshaw **Price:** 416F **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crenshaw - **How much does it cost?** 416F with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com](https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/104100905-crenshaw) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In her first novel since The One and Only Ivan , winner of the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience. 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? Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary. This title has Common Core connections. Review: Kind, inspirational, and illuminative book! - "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate This heart-warming, touching, and kind story made me sob, laugh a bit, and think about things that truly matter in life. The Plot: We follow ten-year-old Jackson as his family goes through challenging times. The boy, described as having "an old soul" (according to his teacher), tries to cope with troubles and help his parents as much as possible. This mission is not as easy as it may seem at first sight. Luckily, little Jackson has an imaginary friend who is wise, funny, and ready to do his best to help. The Writing Style: It was easy and enjoyable reading. There were light humor and illuminative moments that made my son and me talk about the morals afterward. As the main character is a curious little boy dreaming of becoming a scientist, there are a lot of interesting facts about animals and many other things. In general, this book was perfect for our bedtime stories time and left a trace in our bookish hearts. The Characters: The number of characters is minimal. I felt like living with them, going through all the troubles, and experiencing their pain and suffering because the author described all their features, traits, and souls in an ideal way. The emotional knots between me and the characters were tied firmly from the first pages. The Fave Quote: "Maybe you can't judge a place its swans.” Would I read other books by this author: Sure! My humble rating is: 5/5 Review: Relatable and amazing - This book is for kids in the 11-12 range and is incredibly relatable for anyone who has ever been poor or struggled with moving a lot as a kid. I bought it for my 1st grader because he loves cats and the idea really intrigued him. Its the first book Ive read to that doesnt have pictures. Its above his age range as the character was his age when he created crenshaw but is a 5th grader as he tells the story. But story hits just the same. He is complete captured by it and finds crenshaw amusing and the store captivating. It also taught him a lot of things about empathy and what life is like for some people. For him its an eye opening experience and for me it was a touching and relatable one. Overall this is a well written, easy to read and relatable book that I think will help a lot of kids through tough times in their lives and feel like their not alone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #43,793 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #3 in Children's Homelessness & Poverty Books #6 in Children's Books on Homelessness & Poverty #54 in Children's Imagination & Play Fiction | ## Images ![Crenshaw - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aC7qVwY-L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kind, inspirational, and illuminative book! *by E***A on December 29, 2023* "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate This heart-warming, touching, and kind story made me sob, laugh a bit, and think about things that truly matter in life. The Plot: We follow ten-year-old Jackson as his family goes through challenging times. The boy, described as having "an old soul" (according to his teacher), tries to cope with troubles and help his parents as much as possible. This mission is not as easy as it may seem at first sight. Luckily, little Jackson has an imaginary friend who is wise, funny, and ready to do his best to help. The Writing Style: It was easy and enjoyable reading. There were light humor and illuminative moments that made my son and me talk about the morals afterward. As the main character is a curious little boy dreaming of becoming a scientist, there are a lot of interesting facts about animals and many other things. In general, this book was perfect for our bedtime stories time and left a trace in our bookish hearts. The Characters: The number of characters is minimal. I felt like living with them, going through all the troubles, and experiencing their pain and suffering because the author described all their features, traits, and souls in an ideal way. The emotional knots between me and the characters were tied firmly from the first pages. The Fave Quote: "Maybe you can't judge a place its swans.” Would I read other books by this author: Sure! My humble rating is: 5/5 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Relatable and amazing *by C***L on July 17, 2020* This book is for kids in the 11-12 range and is incredibly relatable for anyone who has ever been poor or struggled with moving a lot as a kid. I bought it for my 1st grader because he loves cats and the idea really intrigued him. Its the first book Ive read to that doesnt have pictures. Its above his age range as the character was his age when he created crenshaw but is a 5th grader as he tells the story. But story hits just the same. He is complete captured by it and finds crenshaw amusing and the store captivating. It also taught him a lot of things about empathy and what life is like for some people. For him its an eye opening experience and for me it was a touching and relatable one. Overall this is a well written, easy to read and relatable book that I think will help a lot of kids through tough times in their lives and feel like their not alone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Readc! *by A***N on November 4, 2025* This is a great story by a great author--very enjoyable read! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/104100905-crenshaw](https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/104100905-crenshaw) --- *Product available on Desertcart French Polynesia* *Store origin: PF* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*