Al Capone Does My Shirts: A Tale from Alcatraz is set during the Great Depression in 1935. It's about 12-year-old Moose Flanagan and his sister Natalie, who has autism. When their father gets a job as an electrician on Alcatraz, the family moves there and the siblings have to adjust to living on an island that houses some of the most dangerous criminals in the world!
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Presenting the award winning favorite by Gennifer Choldenko:
Presenting the award winning favorite by Gennifer Choldenko:
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Al Capone Does My Shirts
A Tale From Alcatraz
A Tale From Alcatraz
"You get to Alcatraz by being the worst of the worst. Unless you're me. I came here because my mother said I had to." Moose Flanagan was not thrilled about moving to Alcatraz and becoming neighbors with the most dangerous criminals of all time. He would much rather be playing baseball with his pals. But, Moose has always been there for his family, especially his sister, Natalie, who has autism. He is her strongest supporter and best friend. Moose is someone who abides by all the rules. But will he risk breaking the law and reach out to the most notorious gangster in America in order to help Natalie? Audiences young and old will be touched by this moving and humorous tale based on the best selling novel!