Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko

Al Capone Shines My Shoes

Tales from Alcatraz #2

Gennifer Choldenko

274 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Moose and the cons are about to get a lot closer in this much-anticipated sequel. It's 1935. Moose Flanagan lives on Alcatraz with his family, the other families of the guards, and a few hundred no-name hit men, con men, mad dog murderers and a ha...

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Moods

adventurous 60%
lighthearted 60%
emotional 40%
hopeful 40%
mysterious 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.86

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