Monkey Island — Paula Fox

Eleven-year-old Clay Garrity is on his own. His father lost his job and left the family. Now Clay's mother has disappeared from their welfare hotel.

Clay is homeless and out on the streets of New York City. In the park he meets two homeless men, Buddy and Calvin. They become Clay's new family during the harsh winter weeks. But the city is filled with danger and despair.

If Clay leaves the streets, he may never find his parents again. But if he stays on the streets, he may not survive at all.