Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

Al Capone Does My Shirts

Tales from Alcatraz #1

Gennifer Choldenko

240 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 2,517 reviews

Moods

funny 61%
emotional 46%
lighthearted 41%
adventurous 30%
informative 30%
hopeful 23%
challenging 17%
reflective 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 33%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 39%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.74

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