Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate

Crenshaw

Katherine Applegate

256 pages • first pub 2015 (view editions)

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Crenshaw is ideal for readers who seek an emotionally resonant yet swiftly moving middle-grade story that explores contemporary hardships—such as poverty and housing insecurity—through the hopeful lens of imagination and steadfast family bonds.

Description

In her first novel since winning 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 ...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 4,209 reviews

Moods

emotional: 78%

sad: 55%

hopeful: 51%

reflective: 42%

inspiring: 27%

lighthearted: 17%

funny: 16%

challenging: 14%

adventurous: 13%

dark: 7%

informative: 5%

relaxing: 5%

mysterious: 4%

tense: 4%

Pace

52% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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