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Monkey Island follows eleven‑year‑old Clay after his mother disappears from their hotel room, leaving him to navigate life on the streets of New York City. Cut off from his family, he finds an unlikely bond with two men who become his mentors and protectors, teaching him how to endure the harsh realities of street life.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Paula Fox
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