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Al Capone Does My Shirts Hardcover - 2004

by Gennifer Choldenko

Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on Alcatraz Island with their families, Choldenko's second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of a kid trying to free himself from the "good boy" stance he's taken his whole life.


Summary

Moose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school.  But Natalie has autism, and when she's denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose's family has used for dealing with her disorder.

When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she's trouble.  But she's also strangely irresistible.  All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents' expectations, and stay out of trouble.  But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away.

Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on Alcatraz Island with their families.  Choldenko's second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of a kid trying to free himself from the "good boy" stance he's taken his whole life.

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Moose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she's denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose's family has used for dealing with her disorder.

When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she's trouble. But she's also strangely irresistible. All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents' expectations, and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away.

Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on Alcatraz Island with their families. Choldenko's second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of a kid trying to free himself from the "good boy" stance he's taken his whole life.

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  • Title Al Capone Does My Shirts
  • Author Gennifer Choldenko
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1st/6th
  • Pages 228
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, New York
  • Date 2004-10-00
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780399238611 / 0399238611
  • Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.58 x 5.76 x 0.91 in (21.79 x 14.63 x 2.31 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 13 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 8
  • Reading level 600
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1930's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Geographic Orientation: California
    • Topical: Coming of Age
    • Topical: Mentally Challenged
  • Library of Congress subjects Brothers and sisters, Family problems
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002031766
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Media reviews

Choldenko's pacing is exquisite. . . . [A] great read. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

Citations

  • ALA Best Books Young Adults, 02/15/2005, Page 1007
  • ALA Notable Children's Books, 02/15/2005, Page 1020
  • Booklist, 02/01/2004, Page 976
  • Booksense '76 Childrens Sum 04, 06/01/2004, Page 1
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 03/01/2004, Page 265
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2004, Page 376
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 12/01/2004, Page 1143
  • Kliatt, 03/01/2004, Page 8
  • People Weekly, 05/03/2004, Page 46
  • Publishers Weekly, 02/02/2004, Page 78
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/2007, Page 57
  • SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2004, Page 43
  • Voice of Youth Advocates, 04/01/2004, Page 42

About the author

Gennifer Choldenko is the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor Award-winning author of ten children's books, including Notes From a Liar and Her Dog, If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period, No Passengers Beyond this Point, 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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