A review by danne789
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate

2.0

The book is well written. I like the way some characters use a word like gratuity, and then explain what it is, so that any kid reading it will be able to learn something. But this book hurt my heart. It was just sad the whole time. I actually cried at the end. I read books for the fairytale happy endings, not for sad, real life endings. But in all seriousness, as a book for kids, the way the book ends left a bad taste in my mouth. I don't know that I would recommend it for an 8-12 year old.