84 pages • 2 hours read
Katherine ApplegateCrenshaw
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate blends elements of magic realism and heartfelt storytelling, resonating with readers through its portrayal of childhood struggles and imagination. Reviews praise its empathetic and touching narrative, though some feel its treatment of serious issues may be too understated. Overall, it's celebrated for its emotional depth and relatable characters.
Who Should Read Crenshaw?
Readers who enjoy heartwarming, imaginative stories with themes of friendship and resilience, akin to those in Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson or The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, will find Crenshaw engaging. Suitable for middle-grade readers who appreciate a blend of fantasy and realistic fiction.
Recommended
Reading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
540L