Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

Al Capone Does My Shirts

Tales from Alcatraz #1

Gennifer Choldenko

225 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The Newbery Honor Book and New York Times Bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at Alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in our history. Al Capone Does My Shirts has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,109 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 54%
adventurous 45%
emotional 40%
informative 31%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 47%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.72

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