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The Gardener of Alcatraz

by Emma Bland Smith
Jenn Ely
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A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography.
When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out. But when he got a job tending the prison garden, a funny thing happened. He found new interests and skills—and a sense of dignity and fulfillment. Elliott transformed Alcatraz Island, and the island transformed him.
Told with empathy and a storyteller's flair, Elliott's story is funny, touching, and unexpectedly relevant. Back matter about the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today invites meaningful discussion.
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Publisher: Charlesbridge
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Kindle Book

  • Release date: April 5, 2022

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  • ISBN: 9781632899453
  • Release date: April 5, 2022
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subjects

Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction Law

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:3.8
Lexile® Measure:630
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:2-3

A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography.
When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out. But when he got a job tending the prison garden, a funny thing happened. He found new interests and skills—and a sense of dignity and fulfillment. Elliott transformed Alcatraz Island, and the island transformed him.
Told with empathy and a storyteller's flair, Elliott's story is funny, touching, and unexpectedly relevant. Back matter about the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today invites meaningful discussion.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction Law