Crenshaw

a delight

Imaginary friends are like books. We're created, we're enjoyed, we're dog-eared and creased, and then we're tucked away until we're needed again.

An okay book. Jackson was a sweet character and some moving issues were brought up (Jackson realized something's wrong when his parents hide from him and his sister that they are having financial problems again). However, I didn't warm up to the writing style too much. I also can't relate to having an imaginary friend and I'm not a cat person, all of which made it harder to suspend my disbelief.

3.5 stars

This was such a bittersweet read. It was hard to read being a parent in Silicon Valley where this story takes place and knowing how easy it is to find yourself without a roof over your head and never being able to catch up. Jackson is in that in-between age where he's still their baby in his parents' eyes, but old enough to understand the worry he sees on their faces. Really liked this one. Will probably have my 9 year old read it!