"Alcatraz is the evocative backdrop for Al Capone Does My Shirts -- a highly original novel set in 1935. Twelve-year-old Moose Flanagan tells about his travails on "the Rock," where his father has taken a job. Hilarious antics are deftly interwoven with themes of isolation and imprisonment, compassion and connection." Quote from Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) - 2005 Newbery Honor Books. Click HERE to go to the ALSC site & also find out about other Newbery medal & honor books.
This book is the first in the Al Capone at Alcatraz series by Gennifer Choldenko. It's an easy read & a lot of fun. For ages 11 and up.
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