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

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 7 to 10, Charlesbridge

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 2 to 3, Charlesbridge

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

"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"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification