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The gardener of Alcatraz

Smith, Emma Bland
"When prisoner Elliott Michener began tending the gardens at Alcatraz, his thoughts of escape were replaced with new skills and a sense of dignity. Back matter discusses the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today"--

Ages 7-10. Charlesbridge.|||Grades 2-3. Charlesbridge.|||juvenile

Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Jenn Ely.

Includes bibliographical references (page 40).
Target Readership: