Murderers, mob bosses and convicts…these guys are not your average neighbors! But it’s 1935 and 12-year-old Moose Flanagan and his family have just moved to Alcatraz, the infamous island that is home to criminals such as notorious escapee Roy Gardner, Machine Gun Kelly and of course, Al Capone!
From Ms. Ozzello
I really liked reading this book, because all of the characters were very relatable and very interesting in their own way. I understood how many of the characters would feel throughout the story, but each character also managed to surprise me at some point. Overall, it was just a really fun and interesting book to read!
From Mrs. Schell
I loved this book because Moose reminded me of my 4th graders! He was a regular boy who loved baseball and got to ride a boat to school! He had to help take care of his sister a lot and he even met a prisoner! Sometimes having a sister like Natalie got in the way of his 'normal' life....
From Ms. Kirsch
I loved reading this book because I was able to learn so much about Alcatraz, as well as read a great story that kept me wanting to read more. Moose is just your regular boy who has a very big responsibility of caring for his older sister and keeping her away from the convicts on the island. This is a must-read for all of my students!
From Mrs. Foster
Al Capone Does My Shirts is one of my favorite books! I love everything about it, from the interesting setting; Alcatraz Island home of some of the worst criminals in our history, to the characters- Moose the kind-hearted but conflicted main character, bossy Piper, and Natalie, who is more than she seems. Girls, don’t discount this book because you think it’s only for boys…this is a “must read” for EVERYONE!!
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