Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko
Al Capone Shines My Shoes

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

What do you do when your neighbors are a bunch of hit men, con men, and mad dog murderers? Well, if you're Moose Flanagan, you ask the most notorious convict of them all, Al Capone, for help. But when that convict comes through for you?and then as...

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Moods

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

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

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3.87

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