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Title: Monkey Island
Author:  John Bellairs
Reviewer:  Alexander H. '06

Monkey Island is about an eleven-year-old boy named Clay. His dad loses his job and his mother runs away from their welfare hotel. Clay is living on the streets and he meets Buddy and Calvin. They become good friends. One day, Calvin disappears and Buddy and Clay look all over the city for him. Eventually, they give up because they can’t find him.

Later, Clay finds out where his mom has gone. The book tells about why she ran away. To find out why his mom left, and if he finds his good friend, read Monkey Island.

4/16/99

 

5th Grade Super Readers
Director:  Betty Grant - Lower School Reading Specialist
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