The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story
Emma Bland Smith
(Author)
Jenn Ely
(Illustrator)
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Description
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.
Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Publish Date
April 05, 2022
Pages
40
Dimensions
11.2 X 8.6 X 0.7 inches | 1.1 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781623541606
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About the Author
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
