Al Capone Does My Shirts
ISBN:
9781435284654 (1435284658)
Publish date: 2008
Publisher: Paw Prints
Edition language: English
Series: Al Capone at Alcatraz (#1)
Some light spoilers follow. Interesting concept bogged down by too many characters and too many storylines. Choldenko (I thought this author's name was Cholden for the longest time because our spine labels only carry the first 7 of an author's surname) was unconvincing writing as a boy. I thin...
The catchy title and the setting (Alcatraz/1935) are really just a hook to tell the story of a boy coping with a big move, an autistic older sister and a slightly dysfunctional family. It's a good story and one that will perhaps shed light on a topic that many kids haven't thought much about. Ther...
This was an amazing book. It had moments of humour but also a lot of sad moments. I absolutely loved Moose, he was a wonderful friend, a great brother and more. Poor Natalie, autism these days is something that can be helped, it can be lived with, as long as you learn how to handle your autism, how ...
This was an amazing book. It had moments of humour but also a lot of sad moments. I absolutely loved Moose, he was a wonderful friend, a great brother and more. Poor Natalie, autism these days is something that can be helped, it can be lived with, as long as you learn how to handle your autism, how ...
Moose Flanagan has moved into Alcatraz with his family. His dad is an electrican and prison guard. The biggest issue is his sister Natalie, who is autistic. However this is 1935, Autism isn't a diagnosed illness and her problems are taking a very hard toll on the family. Particularly his mothe...