A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography.
When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out. But when he got a job tending the prison garden, a funny thing happened. He found new interests and skills–and a sense of dignity and fulfillment. Elliott transformed Alcatraz Island, and the island transformed him. Told with empathy and a storyteller’s flair, Elliott’s story is funny, touching, and unexpectedly relevant. Back matter about the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today invites meaningful discussion.Author: Emma Bland Smith
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 04/05/2022
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.20w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781623541606
Language: English
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