In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience. CRENSHAW by Katherine Applegate is on sale September 22! Crenshaw is imaginary. Childhood hunger isn't. Help us feed families in need. Join the nationwide CRENSHAW food drive. Learn how to participate at CrenshawTheBook.com. 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. CRENSHAW by Katherine Applegate Published by Feiwel & Friends An imprint of Macmillan Children's Publish