homeless persons

As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.

Lawyer-turned stay at home mom-Sarah Shaw is struggling to find a steady happiness after the death of her infant daughter,when she meets a young homeless mother and toddler she can't get out of her mind . Rescuing them becomes her mission-one that takes her on a journey that may destroy whats left of her marriage.

A homeless bear living in a city has a hard time getting by, but when a little girl makes friends with him, his life becomes brighter.

Brought to Moscow in 1990s Russia by his mother's abusive boyfriend, five-year-old Mishka is forced by a gang of homeless children to lie and steal until he finds comfort and love with a pack of dogs. Includes historical note.

As further evidence of his family's bad fortune, which he attributes to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnatsis sent to a torturous correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, and a treasure.

An unlucky boy goes from loser to hero when he beats the odds--and solves a mystery--at Camp Green Lake, a detention center where he is forced to dig holes every day.

"While learning about September 11th, fifth grader D?ja (born after the attacks) realizes how much the events still color her world"--Provided by publisher.

"A story about a homeless boy and his imaginary friend that proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary"--Provided by publisher.

One night a homeless child joins a magical parade in hopes of finding a home of her own. Inspired by a mural in New York City painted largely by formerly homeless children.

Noisy, brash, and a troublemaker, ten-year-old Elsa uses her loud voice to warn of a fire at the homeless shelter where she lives with her family.