After all the books and articles and movies, what more is there to add. The first in the series of al capone at alcatraz novels, this sets up the premise of this period piece, creating the style and tone of the novels to follow. Al capone shines my shoes tales from alcatraz book. A list of books about prohibition era gangster al capone. Beginning with a historical look at corruption in american societyalong with a clarification of the terms black. Al capone does my homework al capone shines my shoes al capone does my shirts. Al capone and the lindbergh baby headlines and heroes. The real and complete story of al capone by robert schoenberg below. She is the author of seven childrens books, including notes from a liar and her dog, a school library journal best book of the year. Al capone january 17, 1899january 25, 1947 was a notorious gangster who ran an organized crime syndicate in chicago during the 1920s, taking advantage of the era of prohibition. Al capone does my shirts is a historical fiction novel for young adults by author gennifer choldenko.
Why the legend of al capone still fascinates the new york times. Gennifer choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was snotnose. Its 1935, and al capone is the islands most famous inmate. Jonathan eig what you didnt know about gangster al capone jonathan eigs new book get capone reveals new insights. In 1931 capone was indicted for federal incometax evasion and was tried, found guilty, and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Secondary source al capone is americas best known gangster and the single greatest symbol of the collapse of law and order in the united states during the 1920s prohibition era. Im told schoenbergs book is the best by a historian friend of mine. I chose to read this book because my dad had recommended it to me quite a while back, saying it was a book that was just as great as any movie or documentary. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko book 1 of the al capone series. The al capone at alcatraz book series by gennifer choldenko includes books al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, al capone does my. My most famous novel, al capone does my shirts, garnered 20 awards, one of which was the newbery honor. Capone had a leading role in the illegal activities that lent chicago its reputation as a lawless city. Al capone by john roeburt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She lives in the san francisco bay area with her family. The al capone at alcatraz book series by gennifer choldenko includes books al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, al capone does my homework, and several more. Why the legend of al capone still fascinates the new. Today i moved to alcatraz, a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and. The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in our history. The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery.
From a national book awardwinning biographer, the first complete life of legendary gangster al capone to be produced with the cooperation of his family, who provided the author with exclusive access to personal testimony and archival documents. Al capone shines my shoes was a really good book, it took a minute to kick off but i thought it was still interesting, moose was quite relatable for kids around the age of twelve and natalie was a good character to have and i really did dislike piper at the beginning witch was intentional. Al capone does my shirts has become an instant classic for all kids to read. Tales from alcatraz series by gennifer choldenko goodreads. When moose flanagan moves to alcatraz island so his father can work as a prison guard, hes concerned about leaving his friends and his baseball team behind. Return to al capone s alcatraz with newbery honorwinning author gennifer choldenko in this charming addition to the beloved series about the son of a prison guard. Valentines day massacre shocked the world on february 14, 1929, when chicagos north side erupted in gang violence. Today i moved to a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water. Mar 30, 2020 al capone january 17, 1899january 25, 1947 was a notorious gangster who ran an organized crime syndicate in chicago during the 1920s, taking advantage of the era of prohibition. Two of mays works have been published mob stories 2001 and gangland gotham 2009. The complete series list for al capone on alcatraz gennifer choldenko. Capone, who was both charming and charitable as well as powerful and vicious, became an iconic figure of the successful american gangster. Return to al capones alcatraz with newbery honorwinning author gennifer choldenko in this charming addition to the beloved series about the son of a prison. Al capone does my shirts sample book unit created by gay miller welcome to book units teacher i love teaching.
Al capone does my shirts timeline timetoast timelines. Here is the place for me to share some of the things i love. This book is the type of book that will keep your eyes glued to the pages as it possesses you like a demon. For more than 70 years, al capone has been equated with wealth, violence, and corruption. After mooses parents fail to get natalie into a special school several times, moose decides to enlist the help of capone himself. Capone and i would feel if our son were kidnapped and i sympathize with the lindberghs. Al capone is referenced heavily in prodigys track al capone zone, produced by the alchemist and featuring keak da sneak. This is a fascinating book about a fascinating man, al capone, americas most famous criminal. From his heyday to the present moment, al caponepublic enemy number onehas gripped popular imagination. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Al capone throws me a curve by gennifer choldenko, paperback. Al capone shines my shoes is the second book in the al capone series. In 1925, during the height of prohibition, capones multimillion dollar chicago bootlegging, prostitution, and gambling operation dominated the organized crime scene.
The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is. The novel was later adapted again in 1983 with the central character of tony montana. Jackson recorded the song during the bad era circa 1987, but it wasnt included on the album. Alcatraz, home to some of the most dangerous prisoners. The tales of alcatraz series has sold more than 2 million copies. This concise biography separates the myth from the man. Frank capone, james vincenzo capone, john capone, mafalda capone, matthew capone, ralph capone, rose capone, umberto capone.
Largely famous for her al capone series of novels, she charts the time of the young boy moose flanagan, as he grows up in alcatraz. Theres my sister, natalie, except she doesnt count. Al capone at alcatraz book series 4 books order in the next 45 hours 46 minutes and get it by wednesday, september 04. Dec 02, 2016 the al capone story is, as bair suggests, a peculiarly american epic. Al capone throws me a curve is the best of the fifteen books ive written so far. Gennifer choldenko is the new york times bestselling and newbery honor awardwinning author of ten childrens books, including notes from a liar and her dog, if a tree falls at lunch period, no passengers beyond this point, al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, and al capone does my homework. Moose flanagan and his family have just moved to alcatraz island so that his father can take a job as a prison guard and his sister natalie can go to a special school. Al capone is the inspiration for the central character of tony camonte in armitage trails novel scarface 1929, which was adapted into the 1932 film. Capones life has been well documented in countless books, articles, and. And there are twentythree other kids who live on the island because their dads work as guards or cooks or doctors or electricians for the prison, like my dad does. Al capone does my shirts books, resources, supplies, tools.
At home on the island, the attention comes from having an autistic sister who is perpetually 10. Its a must have in any library mainly because the book was written during that era when al was still king. Al capone book princeton public library bibliocommons. When moose flanagan moves to alcatraz island so his father can work as a prison guard. Al capone does my shirts timeline created by zack1229. They hired men to work there and their families moved on the island to live, just like moose in the book. As americas most infamous criminal, he has intrigued, attracted, and repulsed the general public with his legendary criminal deeds. In this story, moose flanagan and his family move from. Al capone, american prohibitionera gangster who dominated organized crime in chicago from 1925 to 1931. National book awardwinning biographer deirdre bair recalls the life of organized crime boss al capone, who ran a multimillion dollar bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution ring in chicago during. The military left behind 30 of its worst criminals and the federal government took over the prison which was known as the rock. Valentine massacre, his eventual control of the entire city of chicago, and his decline during his imprisonment in alcatraz. Al capone is shown here in 1930 at the chicago detective bureau following his arrest on a vagrancy charge wikimedia commons it was not long before al capone had adopted the life of a dangerous gangster and by the age of 26, he was a powerful crime boss who had both political and lawenforcement protection. It contains 21 pages of activities 50 total pages including the answer key, assessments, and scoring rubrics.
He was confined in the atlanta penitentiary and alcatraz before being released in 1939. Al okayed the book and is not too incriminating towards al. Al capone has been equated with wealth, violence, and corruption. See the complete al capone at alcatraz series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Al capone, eliot ness, and the battle for uncle al capone the untold story from inside his family. After all, he was only head of the mob or the outfit, as its called in the book for six years. Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when gennifer was a very little kid. I especially love interactive notebooks, anchor charts, handson activities, great books, and making learning fun. The rise, decline, and resurgence of americas most powerful. Jack bilbo claimed to have been a bodyguard for capone in his book carrying a gun for al capone 1932. Gennifer choldenko is best known for her tales from alcatraz series, which has sold more than 2 million copies. He is best known for leading a squad of special agents, nicknamed the untouchables, which was responsible for the capture, arrest, and ultimate incarceration of italian mobster al capone.
Initially published in 2004 and reprinted again in 2006, this was first brought out through the puffin books publishing label. The untold story of scarface in new york, 18991925. May 04, 2015 al capone is shown here in 1930 at the chicago detective bureau following his arrest on a vagrancy charge wikimedia commons it was not long before al capone had adopted the life of a dangerous gangster and by the age of 26, he was a powerful crime boss who had both political and lawenforcement protection. Al capone and his gang by alan macdonald is a great book about al capone. Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on alcatraz island with their families, choldenkos second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of 12yearold moose flanagan, a kid trying to free himself from the good boy stance hes taken his whole life. Convict escapes but is caught convict john paul scott was the first to escape and swim all the way to san francisco. The quote i like best is, i love my job,thats what im good at, because i dont see how anyone could think killing is fun. Moose gains popularity at his new school on the mainland for being a good ballplayer and having his laundry done by the prisoners. Return to al capones alcatraz with newbery honorwinning author gennifer choldenko in this charming addition to the beloved series about the son of a. Set in the 1930s it works as a period piece, following the boy during his time growing up there with his family working at the infamous prison. Definitely the best al capone autobiography for anyone interested in al capone. And john koblers capone is the definitive biography of this most brutal and flamboyant of the underground kingsan intimate and dramatic book that presents a complete view of al capone and his gaudy era. Born in 1899 in brooklyn, new york, to poor, italian immigrant parents, al capone went on to become the most infamous gangster in american history. Allan may is an authority on the history of organized crime in the united states and has a personal library of over 800 books on the subject.