CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS
Language: Mild Language,Violence: Gun Violence
Al Capone Shines My Shoes
Series A Tale from Alcatraz By Gennifer Choldenko
Publisher
Dial
Imprint
Dial
ISBN
Series A Tale from Alcatraz By Gennifer Choldenko
9780803734609
Awards and Honors Indies Choice Honor Award 2010, Middle ReaderAl Capone Shines My Shoes
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SKU
9780803734609J
Moose Flanagan lives with his family on Alcatraz Island. Recently, Moose asked inmate Al Capone to help get Moose's mentally disabled older sister, Natalie, into a special school. Capone obliged, but to Moose's dismay, now it's his turn to provide a favor. Annotated author's note.
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Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction
Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for deeper, more complex stories that mirror a shift toward independence and broader viewpoints. Selections include character-driven narratives that explore identity, relationships, and change with greater emotional and thematic nuance, offering space for reflection as readers begin to see themselves in a wider world beyond their immediate experience. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
12 books per Year
$252.00 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Coming-of-Age
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