Crenshaw

Firefly & Fern Summary

Crenshaw tells the touching story of Jackson, a boy facing homelessness whose imaginary friend—a large, wise cat named Crenshaw—reappears to help him navigate one of his family's most difficult periods. Through Katherine Applegate's compassionate storytelling, readers discover how imagination, resilience, and love can sustain us through life's hardest moments. This beautifully written novel celebrates the strength of families and the unexpected sources of comfort and hope we find along the way.