Children of Alcatraz
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 49 min read

Children of Alcatraz

Written by Claire Rudolf Murphy and Claire Rudolph Murphy

Discover the hidden childhoods on Alcatraz Island.

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64 pages· 5,826 words· Est. 49 min read· ~1040L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the untold stories of children who grew up on Alcatraz Island, living alongside notorious criminals and amidst historical upheavals. Through personal anecdotes and rare photos, uncover a unique childhood on this infamous rock.

From the publisher

Offers a look at the life of the children who grew up on this infamous island with their families throughout its long and diverse history as a military prison, maximum security prison, and site of a Native American uprising, enhanced with period photos, interviews, and first-hand accounts.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Words
5,826
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~1040L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.1
F&P level
~Y
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
111561
Publication
Published
September 19, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802795779

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