Displaying 1 of 1 2022 Title: The gardener of Alcatraz : a true story / Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely. Format: Book Author: Smith, Emma Bland, author. Publisher, Date: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2022] ©2022 Copyright: ©2022 Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm 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. Audience Note: Ages 7-10. Charlesbridge. Grades 2-3. Charlesbridge. Subjects: United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California -- Juvenile literature. Prisoners -- Juvenile literature. Gardeners -- Juvenile literature. Gardens -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Juvenile literature. Genre: Picture books. Other Author: Ely, Jenn (Jennifer Kristin), 1983- illustrator. LCCN: 2020052037 ISBN: 9781623541606 (hardcover) 1623541603 (hardcover) Other Number: 1228912815 Control Number: 3899256 Total Owned in SHARE 18 # Available: 17 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 # Local items in: 0 Course Reserves: 0 Request It Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Available? Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
