Bibliograph

The gardener of Alcatraz, a true story, Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely

Type

Label

The gardener of Alcatraz, a true story, Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 40)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The gardener of Alcatraz

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1228912815

Responsibility statement

Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely

Sub title

a true story

Summary

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.--Amazon.com

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification