Synopses & Reviews
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.
The last heart-pounding installment in the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning Alcatraz trilogy is not to be missed!
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Choldenko's pacing is exquisite. . . . [A] great read. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
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Choldenko's pacing is exquisite. . . . [A] great read. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
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"Choldenko consistently excels at penning pitch-perfect dialogue and balancing a large cast of original characters, and this title is no exception....A satisfying finale to what has become a cornerstone series in contemporary children's literature." Kirkus Reviews
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"Choldenko is unsurpassed at interweaving plot with historical detail, drawing a touching parallel between Natalie and first-term President Franklin Roosevelt....While the book ably stands alone, it delivers a satisfying conclusion to readers who've grown fond of this cast of characters." School Library Journal
About the Author
Gennifer Choldenko is the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author of eight children's books, including Notes from a Liar and Her Dog, If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period, Al Capone Does My Shirts, and Al Capone Shines My Shoes. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area.