Al Capone Does My Shirts
by Gennifer Choldenko
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Book Reviews of Al Capone Does My Shirts
Book Review: Al Capone Does My Shirts
Summary: 3 Stars
Can you imagine living on Alcatraz? Well, welcom to Moose Flanagan's life. Moose (a 12 year old boy) and his family move to Alcatraz in 1935, when his dad becomes a guard and electrition. Nobody is too happy about this, especially Moose. He can't believe that he has to give up his days as a kid to watch his sister Natalie, who has autism.
Moose is faced with challenges during the story. He befriends the Warden's daughter, Piper.Piper is a trouble maker and attempts to draw Moose into her schemes. Will Moose be able to stay out of trouble on Alcaraz? Will he ever feel like a kid again, or will he be stuck in the role of babysitter?
A must read for grades 5-8. Al capone Does My Shirts has a great plot. It is a page turner. Well written. What will happen to Moose and Natalie? You can find out.
Book Review: Historical fiction & family issues
Summary: 5 Stars
This historical fiction book looks at the lives of the children whose parents were employed at Alcatraz, which meant they had to live on the island as well. One of the characters suffers from what we know as autism by today's standards, but the book takes place in 1935, eight years before autism was formally identified, .
I found the book humorous at times, and also heartwarming. If you know a child who must watch after a sibling with a mental disability, they may be able to connect with the main character's situation of wanting to do what all their friends are able to do, but also feeling the burden of responsibility to look after their brother or sister.
If your child is interested in history, or a reluctant reader, he/she may enjoy this book.
Book Review: Al Capone Does My Shirts Review
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was a very fantastic story.I think "Al Copone Does My Shirts" is for ages 10-13.I think that way because it is fantastic but can be innappropriate at some points in the story.This novel is about moose, The protagonist [main character].This novel takes place at alcatraz island witch is the most heavly gaurded prison ever. The year is 1935. Moose is a 12 year old boy and him and his family live on alcatraz. During this story moose has to tak care of his autistic and supposedly 10 year old sister natilie. Moose is a responsible protective and kindhearted. Moose is kind to every body and is very protective over natilie. During the story moose and his family have to try to get natilie into a school. At one point somthing happens to natilie that might scare you Review: Moose and MeSummary: 4 Stars Al Capone Does My Shirts was a really entertaining book that I could relate to. In a lot of ways I am like the main character Moose myself; when I move to a new place, I keep all the rules, and don't seek a lot of attention. I am also negative about things I am forced to do, like when Moose was forced to move.
I really enjoyed the author's style of writing and the imagery that she used. It made the novel more enjoyable to read. The characters and the situations in the book were a lot of fun, because you could picture what the author was talking about.
Lastly, I loved the ending. Things worked out for the main characters, and the plot came together nicely. Al Capone Does My Shirts is a great historical fiction for kids to read.
Book Review: Fun book even for us older folk
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was assigned to my students for summer reading by their English teacher, so I read it as well. It's a page turner! Simply written in a breezy, creative style, the author seamlessly introduces younger readers to a life unfamiliar to most of us, and to people of special needs, such as the sister of the main character, in a caring manner. As a history teacher, I did not know that families of guards and other workers once lived on Alcatraz. I look forward to discussing the book and the people we met, even the little touch of romance, with my students. And thanks to the "teaser" at the end of the book, I simply have to read the sequel, just to see what else Gennifer Choldenko has cooked up. And I'm 55! Highly recommended!