
There's not any more to the scene than that, but that situation does make some adults unsure about this book for kids. The island was also the home to the first lighthouse on the West Coast, in 1854. You may need to explain what a "rapist" is (that word is in the book), and in one part a boy sees his sister naked. In 1847, a military prison was built on Alcatraz, which opened in the 1850s.

This book is highly recommended by virtually all who read it, BUT there are a few small parts that have made some adults unsure if this is a good fit for kids. Kids will love the mystery in this book, and the whole premise of living in this famous prison, not as a prisoner but as a kid who gets to see and even perhaps meet some of the world's most famous prisoners. Sister, stay out of trouble, and make his parents proud. It's 1935Īnd 12- year-old Moose and his family have just moved to Alcatraz,

Neighbor, but when you live on Alcatraz, life is different. Annie, Piper, Jimmy, and Moose all board the boat together the morning. Al Capone Does My Shirts by Jennifer CholdenkoĪl Capone Does My Shirts review: Al Capone isn't your average Alcatraz and she wants them all to be with her on the boat the day she comes.
