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Al Capone Does My ShirtsMoose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she's denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose's family has used for dealing with her disorder. When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she's trouble. But she's also
Moose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she's denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose's family has used for dealing with her disorder.When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she's trouble. But she's also strangely irresistible. All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents' expectations, and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away.
Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on Alcatraz Island with their families. Choldenko's second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of a kid trying to free himself from the "good boy" stance he's taken his whole life.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/30/2004
ISBN: 9780399238611
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.76w x 0.91d
Award: Garden State Teen Book Award - Winner
Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Teen Award - Nominee
Award: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Jefferson Cup - Honor Book
Award: Nene Award - Recommended
Award: Heartland Award - Nominee
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Honor Book
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee
Award: Isinglass Teen Read Award - Nominee
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Nominee
Award: Newbery Medal - Honor Book
Award: Carnegie Medal - Nominee
Award: Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Winner
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Nominee
Review Citations: Booklist 02/01/2004 pg. 976
Publishers Weekly 02/02/2004 pg. 78
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2004 pg. 220
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2004 pg. 265
School Library Journal 03/01/2004 pg. 203
Kliatt 03/01/2004 pg. 8
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2004 pg. 42
People Weekly 05/03/2004 pg. 46
Booksense '76 Childrens Sum 04 06/01/2004 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 376 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2004 pg. 1143
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2004 pg. 43
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 376 - Recommended, Satisfactory
ALA Best Books Young Adults 02/15/2005 pg. 1007
ALA Notable Children's Books 02/15/2005 pg. 1020
School Library Journal 09/01/2007 pg. 57
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 74909 / Al Capone Does My Shirts
Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 7
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Not for aggressive chewers.
Size: Large
Our dog is a 50lb Pit mix. This toy lasted about a week before he took a hole knuckle off. Happy he did not swallow it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
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Perfect Chew Toy, Not Too Soft Or Hard
I've been looking for new chew toys for my 2.5 year old German Shepherd that are durable enough to withstand her chewing, yet aren't so tough or hard that she dislikes it and won't chew or play with it at all. I'm so glad I got this large bone chew toy for her because the rubber is just the right amount of toughness without being too hard. She also loves the bacon smell. Another good thing about this is that there are 80 round nubs that stick out of the bone and are flexible to help clean the teeth. You can even put dog toothpaste on them to really help clean their teeth. This is perfect for my dog because she doesn't like toothbrushes or finger wipes. She also loves to play catch with this toy and since it's made of rubber I can throw it & it just bounces around. This is her new favorite toy and she loves it so much that when my Lab tries to play with her or take it away, she does a little warning growl telling her to stay away. She has only ever done that before with her favorite stuffed animal. All of their other toys they usually share, but I'm going to have to buy another one for my Lab. There is a warniìng that says "Not for aggressive dogs." I definitely recommend this chew toy for medium and large dogs that are big chewers, but not agressive. This toy is a good value for the money and will entice your dog with the bacon scent, keep them occupied chewing or playing, & also help with their dental hygiene.
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Colorful, Sturdy & Great Value
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