The gardener of Alcatraz, a true story, Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely
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- Michener, Elliott
- Prisoners -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Gardeners -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Gardens -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Juvenile literature
- United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
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The gardener of Alcatraz, a true story, Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely
Language
eng
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 7-10, Charlesbridge
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grades 2-3, Charlesbridge
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The gardener of Alcatraz
Oclc number
1228912815
Responsibility statement
Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely
Sub title
a true story
Summary
"When prisoner Elliott Michener began tending the gardens at Alcatraz, his thoughts of escape were replaced with new skills and a sense of dignity. Back matter discusses the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today"--, Provided by publisher
Target audience
juvenile
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