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Al Capone Does My Shirts hardcover educational edition

by Gennifer Choldenko
$16.27 Now $11.39 Save 30%
Al Capone Does My Shirts hardcover educational edition - Thryft
Al Capone Does My Shirts hardcover educational edition - Thryft

Life on Alcatraz through a boy's eyes

"Al Capone Does My Shirts" is a heartwarming, coming-of-age story that revolves around Moose, a 12-year-old boy who moves to Alcatraz Island with his family. It provides insight into the life of inmates and their families, and how they adjusted to life in the infamous prison. It's a wholesome and inspiring tale of family values, friendships, and the struggles of having an autistic sibling, making it a great read for middle-schoolers and anyone interested in learning about life on Alcatraz.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2005)
  • Sid Fleischman Humor Award (2005)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2006)
  • John and Patricia Beatty Award (2005)
  • California Young Readers Medal for Middle School/Junior High (2007)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2005)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Al Capone Does My Shirts hardcover educational edition

by Gennifer Choldenko
$16.27 Now $11.39 Save 30%
ISBN: 9781405822794
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $31.05
Authors: Gennifer Choldenko
Publisher: Longman
Date of Publication: 2006-01-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Young Readers, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Middle Grade, Humor, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 44181 readers)

Description

Moose lives on Alcatraz Island, home to the notorious prison and the infamous gangster, Al Capone. But living right down the street from theives and murderers is not Moose's only problem. His Dad's always working and his mum expects him to look after his autistic sister, Natalie. And when Moose gets mixed up with Piper, the warden's daughter, he soon finds out that life on Alcatraz in far from straightforward.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Life on Alcatraz through a boy's eyes

"Al Capone Does My Shirts" is a heartwarming, coming-of-age story that revolves around Moose, a 12-year-old boy who moves to Alcatraz Island with his family. It provides insight into the life of inmates and their families, and how they adjusted to life in the infamous prison. It's a wholesome and inspiring tale of family values, friendships, and the struggles of having an autistic sibling, making it a great read for middle-schoolers and anyone interested in learning about life on Alcatraz.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2005)
  • Sid Fleischman Humor Award (2005)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2006)
  • John and Patricia Beatty Award (2005)
  • California Young Readers Medal for Middle School/Junior High (2007)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2005)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.