A review by danne789
Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

3.0

Moose is probably one of the toughest and kindest 10 year olds I know. He is moved to Alcatraz island so that his autistic sister can attend a school. But he also has to take her with him everywhere he goes. So he's on a island of the worst convicts and is suddenly a caretaker for his older sister but still tries to keep up with school and friends. The book is more about this and less about Alcatraz and even less about Capone. Though the two do have their roles in the book.

The book is meant for 6th to 8th grade. I do think it's a little old for 6th grade, but 7th and 8th I would say this would be a good read. It's got action, tension, a fun resolution.

As an adult I thought it was cute. I can see why a middle schooler would like this.