Al Capone does my shirts by Gennifer Choldenko (English) Paperback Book

Description: Al Capone does my shirts by Gennifer Choldenko A wonderful family drama set in the unusual location of Alcatraz prison island. Winner of the Nascen Award. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Moose Flanagan and his family move home, yet again, and become residents of the famous prison island Alcatraz, things get interesting. First of all, they share the island with a few other families and a lot of pretty heavy-duty criminals including Al Capone. And secondly, Mooses sister is starting a new school, which everyone hopes will help her become more integrated with those around her. When Moose comes up with some pretty cunning money-making schemes based on his famous co-residents, he does not count on his sister becoming inadvertently involved. This is a charming, funny and utterly enchanting book that skillfully and delicately weaves a humorous tale with some important issues. Notes A funny, spirited and uplifting new novel set on the prison island of Alcatraz. Quietly explores the realities of autism in a family. Readership level: 12+. Author Biography Gennifer Choldenko lives in the US where she works on her wonderful books for young readers. She worked for a short time as a tour guide on Alcatraz. This is her second book for BLoomsbury, her first being NOTES FROM A LIAR AND HER DOG. Review warm and tender...believable and realistic Express this engaging tale develops its characters subtly and skilfully Sunday Times Gennifer Choldenko is a bright light in ... teenage fiction, and Al Capone Does My Shirts is one of her best. The Independent a fine book - moving - a triumph TES Promotional Funny, spirited and uplifting new title by the author of firm favourite NOTES FROM A LIAR AND HER DOG. Chosen as a Best Book of the Year by Junior Child/Ed Quietly informed with a theme exploring the realities of autism in a family Long Description When Moose Flanagan and his family move house, yet again, and become residents of the famous prison island Alcatraz, things get interesting. First of all, they share the island with a few other families and a lot of pretty heavy-duty criminals including Al Capone. And secondly, Mooses sister is starting a new school, which everyone hopes will help her become more integrated with those around her. When Moose comes up with some pretty cunning money-making schemes based on his famous co-residents, he does not count on his sister becoming inadvertently involved. A charming, funny and utterly enchanting book that skillfully and delicately weaves humour with some important issues. Review Quote warm and tender...;believable and realistic Promotional "Headline" A funny, spirited and uplifting historical novel by the author of the firm favourite Notes From and Liar and Her Dog Details ISBN0747568987 Pages 240 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2004 ISBN-10 0747568987 ISBN-13 9780747568988 Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations Media Book Edition 1st Language English DEWEY 813.54 Publication Date 2004-05-03 Audience Age 9-11 Series Al Capone on Alcatraz Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2004-05-03 NZ Release Date 2004-05-03 AU Release Date 2004-07-31 Audience Childrens (6-12) Author Gennifer Choldenko We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:652462;

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