In "Monkey Island" by Paula Fox, the story follows the tumultuous journey of a young boy named Henry who is sent to live with his eccentric relatives on a small island. As he navigates the challenges of family dynamics and his own isolation, he encounters a cast of unusual characters, including his wild and mysterious cousin, a feral monkey, and the haunting landscape of the island itself. Through his adventures and misadventures, Henry grapples with themes of belonging, identity, and the complexities of childhood as he seeks to understand his place in a world that feels both enchanting and alien. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: American Library Association Notable Books, Yearling Books .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-14 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Paula Fox was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her body of work. Two of her best-known books are "The Slave Dancer" (a Newbery Medal winner) and "One-Eyed Cat" (a Newbery Honor Book). She lives in Brooklyn, New York.