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The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story

The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story - Hardcover

by Emma Bland Smith
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Availability:In StockContributor:Emma Bland Smith, Jenn Ely (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2022-04-05Pages:40
Language:EnglishPublisher:Charlesbridge PublishingISBN-13:9781623541606ISBN-10:1623541603UPC:9781623541606Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Law & Crime, GardeningBook Topic:HistoricalSize:8.60 x 11.20 x 0.70 inchesWeight:1.1001Product ID:SC48NZTPW0
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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Charlesbridge PublishingISBN-13:9781623541606ISBN-10:1623541603UPC:9781623541606Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Law & Crime, GardeningBook Topic:HistoricalSize:8.60 x 11.20 x 0.70 inchesWeight:1.1001Product ID:SC48NZTPW0
Emma Bland Smith thinks the best thing about writing books is getting to visit lots of cool places for research--like Alcatraz. She is a public librarian, a book blogger, and the author of many children's books, including Journey: Based on the True Story of OR7, the Most Famous Wolf in the West.

Jenn Ely loves a well-told story. She works on animated projects for film and television and illustrates books, such as If You Were a Kid Building a Pyramid. Jenn believes in trying things that might not work because that's what makes you grow. www.jennely.com @elyjenna
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

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Emma Bland Smith, Jenn Ely (Illustrator)

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Emma Bland Smith

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