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Author:

Smith, Emma Bland, author.

Title:

The gardener of Alcatraz : a true story / Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely.

Publisher:

Charlesbridge,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

40 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm

Subject:

Michener, Elliott.
United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Prisoners--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Gardeners--Alcatraz Island--Alcatraz Island--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Gardens--Alcatraz Island--Alcatraz Island--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Ely, Jenn (Jennifer Kristin), 1983- illustrator.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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.

ISBN:

1623541603
9781623541606

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1228912815

LCCN:

2020052037

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