Charlesbridge
The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story
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9781623541606
ISBN13:
9781623541606
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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.
| Author: Emma Bland Smith |
| Publisher: Charlesbridge |
| Publication Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: 40 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1623541603 |
| ISBN-13: 9781623541606 |
The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story
$17.99
$16.80
Sale 7%
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.
| Author: Emma Bland Smith |
| Publisher: Charlesbridge |
| Publication Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: 40 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1623541603 |
| ISBN-13: 9781623541606 |
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