The Gardener of Alcatraz
A True Story
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2022], ©2022.
Format: Book
Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
"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.
Subjects:
Michener, Elliott -- Juvenile literature.
United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Prisoners -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Gardeners -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Gardens -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Juvenile literature.
Michener, Elliott -- Juvenile literature.
United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Prisoners -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Gardeners -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Gardens -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: Ages 7-10.
ISBN:
9781623541606
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C BIOGRAPHY Michener, Elliott | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's Biography | In |
C BIOGRAPHY Michener, Elliott | Sandhills Indoors | Children's Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references (page 40).