My Fabulous New Life — Sheila Greenwald

Alison Fox has just moved from her “country club” life to a co-op apartment in New York City. In addition to trying to adjust to all the changes in her personal life, she is very troubled by the plight of the homeless and would like to help. After one scheme gets her into trouble, she finally comes up with a way to really do some good. “Greenwald raises important issues that concern kids everywhere, and she does it without heavy preaching or sentimental resolution.”--Booklist