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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 2 hour read
Escape from Alcatraz
By Eric Braun
Part of the Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction series
Three men escape Alcatraz, vanishing without a trace. Did they survive or perish in the bay?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 571 ratings
112 pages· 14,107 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1962, Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers pulled off a daring escape from Alcatraz, leaving authorities baffled. While some believe they drowned in San Francisco Bay, others insist they reached Brazil. Dive into firsthand accounts and unravel the mystery of their fate. Did they outsmart the system, or did the waters claim them? The truth remains elusive, but the intrigue is undeniable.
From the publisher
What’s more exciting than a prison break? Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin escaped from Alcatraz in 1962 and have never been caught. Many authorities are certain they died crossing San Francisco Bay. Relatives claim they made it to Brazil. The theories of what happened to them are endless. Find out the facts from people who dealt with the men and the case first-hand. This is one mystery you’ll definitely want to solve.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 14,107
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 890L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.2
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 187192
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781515745525
- LCCN
- 2016032406
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