Nick's Journey — Sue Fineman

This is a short introduction to The Donatelli Series.

An abused and neglected boy of twelve, Nick Donatelli runs away from New York City and his alcoholic and abusive mother. He makes his way across the country to Los Angeles and finds a loving home with his aunt and cousins. But their neighborhood streets are controlled by a gang, and Aunt Sophia won't have those monsters picking on her kids.

A bonus short story, The Frogtown Flasher, is included.