Tales from Alcatraz Books
In order from Al Capone Does My Shirts to Al Capone Throws Me a Curve
Book #1
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Written and illustrated by Gennifer Choldenko
10 - 14
Reading
age
225
Page
count
220
Words
per page
Jan 1, 2006
Publication
date
Paperback
$8.99
$8.58
Summary
A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards’ families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister Natalie. A Newbery Honor Book & ALA Notable Book. Reprint. Jr Lib Guild & Children’s BOMC.
Tales from Alcatraz Series
Published from 2006 - 2019
4 booksPaperback
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| Year | # | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | Al Capone Does My Shirts | 225 |
| 2011 | 2 | Al Capone Does My Shoes | 274 |
| 2014 | 3 | Al Capone Does My Homework | 214 |
| 2019 | 4 | Al Capone Throws Me a Curve | 240 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
Gennifer Choldenko is the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor Award-winning author of ten children’s books, including A Giant Crush, illustrated by Melissa Sweet, and Al Capone Does My Shirts, Al Capone Shines My Shoes, and Al Capone Does My Homework. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
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