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| A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister Natalie. |
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Key Information
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| Authors: |
Gennifer Choldenko |
| Fiction Subgenre: |
Family / Siblings |
| Fiction Genre: |
Family & Relationships |
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Professional Reviews
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Kirkus: "Choldenko's pacing is exquisite, balancing the tense family dynamics alongside the often-humorous and riveting school story of peer pressure and friendship. Fascinating setting as a metaphor for Moose's own imprisonment and enabling some hysterically funny scenes, but a great read no matter where it takes place.", Publishers Weekly: "Choldenko captures the tense, nuanced family dynamics touched off by Natalie's disability as skillfully as she handles the mystique of Alcatraz and the exchanges between Moose and his friends. Fast-paced and memorable.", Stevenson, Deborah, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books: "[T]he unusual setting and authentic portrayal of a kid torn between family loyalty and a desire for independence make this a satisfying and compelling read." |
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Book Editions
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- Audio - Compact Disc
- Unabridged
- September 08, 2009
- Listening Library
- 6"(h) x 5"(w) x 1.5"(d), 0.4 lbs.
- 9780307582355
, - Hardcover - Prebinding
- April 20, 2006
- Bt Bound
- 7.75"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 0.5"(d), 0.65 lbs.
- 9781417732319
, - Hardcover
- March 01, 2004
- Putnam Pub Group
- 8.25"(h) x 5.5"(w) x 1"(d), 0.8 lbs.
- 9780399238611
, - Paperback
- Reprint
- 228
- April 20, 2006
- Puffin
- 7.75"(h) x 5"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.4 lbs.
- 9780142403709
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