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Al Capone Does My Shirts: Book 1

Al Capone Does My Shirts

by Gennifer Choldenko

Citation:

Choldenko, G. (2004). Al Capone does my shirts: A tale from Alcatraz. New York, NY: Putnam's Sons.

Genre:

Historical Fiction

Sequel:

Al Capone Shines My Shoes

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Al Capone Does My Shirts: Book 2

Al Capone Shines My Shoes

by Gennifer Choldenko

Moose and the cons are about to get a lot closer in this much-anticipated sequel. It’s 1935. Moose Flanagan lives on Alcatraz with his family, the other families of the guards, and a few hundred no-name hit men, con men, mad dog murderers and a handful of bank robbers too. And one of those... (learn more about this book)

If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period

by Gennifer Choldenko

Kirsten's parents are barely speaking to each other, and her best friend has fallen under the spell of the school's queen bee, Brianna. It seems like only Kirsten's younger science-geek sister is on her side.        ... (learn more about this book)

Notes from a Liar and Her Dog

by Gennifer Choldenko

How could Ant MacPherson possibly tell her parents the truth all of the time? They never understand anything! The only person in her family Ant admits to being related to is her little dog, Pistachio. She writes notes in her journal to her "real mom" and tells people at school that she's... (learn more about this book)

No Passengers Beyond this Point

by Gennifer Choldenko

Questions can be tricky things. Everyone has their own way of dealing with Questions. India Tompkins can charm her way out of answering most of them. Finn Tompkins is too quiet to be asked in the first place. And Mouse Tompkins? She’s a genius—she’s used to having all the answers. But when... (learn more about this book)

Louder, Lili

by Gennifer Choldenko

Lili is the quietest kid in class. She spends recess inside with Lois, the class’s pet guinea pig, and allows Cassidy do her talking for her, even if it means never getting to have the best parts in games. Sometimes it’s just easier letting Cassidy be in charge, but will Lili have the... (learn more about this book)

How to Make Friends With a Giant

by Gennifer Choldenko

Jake is the shortest kid in his class. And new kid Jacomo is the tallest. When Jake meets Jacomo at the bus stop he can’t believe they’ll be classmates— Jacomo is so tall.Taller than tall.A GIANT.When the other kids tease him, little Jake comes to his defense. He knows fitting into their... (learn more about this book)

Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon

by Gennifer Choldenko

Although it is understood that only horses can jump over the moon, one courageous and determined cow decides he wants to do it too, so he tries and tries until he finally succeeds, causing his scornful audience to admire his great accomplishment.

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