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.

Since his mother's death, Jayson, twelve, has focused on basketball and surviving but he is found out and placed with an affluent foster family of a different race, and must learn to accept many changes, including facing his former teammates in a championship game.

Recently released from prison for dealing opioids and now living in a pickup truck, Henry and his son, Junior, try to get their lives back on track, but are hindered after a parking lot altercation sends them fleeing into the night.

When Jackson and his family face living in their minivan, Jackson's imaginary cat Crenshaw returns to help him.

"Twelve-year-old Annabelle must learn to stand up for what's right in the face of a manipulative and violent new bully who targets people Annabelle cares about, including a homeless World War I veteran"--

Charles thought he had it all--until a devastating betrayal and the shattering loss of his family drove him to living on the streets. Beatrice is the first person who's truly cared about him. And little by little, he's finding reasons to care about rebuilding his life--and risking a sudden, courageous choice. Drawn to Charles and the temptation of a second chance, Beatrice is faced with the hardest of decisions. But his insight, secrets, and the reminder...

Hoping to win enough money for summer coding camp, seventh grader Mac embarks on a citywide food cart scavenger hunt before discovering how her weird parents may not be the worst thing compared to the circumstances of those around her.

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.

The local park is a mess, and J.C. needs volunteers to clean up the litter, and help the homeless people living there.

Twelve-year-old Felix's appearance on a television game show reveals that he and his mother have been homeless for a while, but also restores some of his faith in other people.