Al Capone Does My Homework by Choldenko, Gennifer - 2013

U.S.A.: Dial Books, 2013. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Dial Books, United States, 2013. Hardback. Book Condition: New. 211 x 145 mm. Language: English . Brand New Book. 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 ).