Al Capone Does My Shirts
Written by Gennifer Choldenko. Published by Putnam.
About
Alcatraz is the evocative backdrop for this highly original novel, set in 1935, in which 12-year-old Moose tells about his trevails on "the Rock," where his father works. Hilarious antics are interwoven with themes of isolation and imprisonment, compassion and connection. A 2005 Newbery Honor Book and A 2005 Best Book for Young Adults (YALSA).
Details
ISBN:
0399238611
Awards Won
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Notable Children's Books
Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best of children's books on the Notable Children's Books list.
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2005 - Selection(s) |
