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!
"Superlative historical fiction." -- School Library Journal (starred review for Al Capone Shines My Shoes)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Choldenko saved the best for last!
By jhaack
As an ardent fan of Choldenko's first two books in the "Al Capone Does My" series, I had mixed feelings about reading her new release. However, a few pages into the book, I was hooked! I think this one is her best in the series! Whether you enjoy reading about historical Alcatraz Island, mystery, humor, growing pains, or the love between a brother and his autistic sister---this book has it all! It's a must read book for readers of all ages!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.Fantastic book
By Amazon Customer
This book is great. I wanted to keep reading until the end when I first picked up the book. The book is exiting and suspenseful th whole way trough
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.a big hit!
By mystery fan "kathy"
My daughter (age 12) loves the book. She has enjoyed the series by Gennifer Choldenko. We were able to meet the authorat a Young Author's Fair sponsored by a local school. She was very entertaining. She really brings her stories to life.
