Al Capone Does My Homework
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013 · Est. 5 hour read

Al Capone Does My Homework

Written by Gennifer Choldenko

Part of the Tales from Alcatraz series

A cryptic note from Al Capone may hold the key to saving Moose's dad from danger.

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240 pages· 43,876 words· Est. 5 hour read
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On Alcatraz Island in the 1930s, Moose Flanagan faces a daunting challenge. His father, newly promoted to Associate Warden, is in peril as prisoners target him. When a fire breaks out and his sister Natalie is blamed, Moose must uncover the truth. A mysterious note from Al Capone hints at a deeper conspiracy. Can Moose decipher Capone's message in time to protect his family, or will the island's secrets consume them all? The stakes are high, and Moose's courage will be tested in this thrilling conclusion to the Alcatraz trilogy.

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Alcatraz Island in the 1930s isn’t the most normal place to grow up, but it’s home for Moose Flanagan, his autistic sister, Natalie, and all the families of the guards. When Moose’s dad gets promoted to Associate Warden, despite being an unlikely candidate, it’s a big deal. But the cons have a point system for targeting prison employees, and his dad is now in serious danger. After a fire starts in the Flanagan’s apartment, Natalie is blamed, and Moose bands with the other kids to track down the possible arsonist. Then Moose gets a cryptic note from the notorious Al Capone himself. Is Capone trying to protect Moose’s dad too? If Moose can’t figure out what Capone’s note means, it may be too late.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
240
Words
43,876
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about AlcatrazBooks about friendshipBooks about familyBooks about 20th centuryBooks about siblings
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
160217
Publication
Published
July 8, 2014
First published
June 1, 2013
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142425220

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