ANNOTATION
Moose Flannigan lives on Alcatraz Island within walking distance of Al Capone! His sister, Natalie goes to a different school. Moose just wants to play baseball and be liked.
CRITICAL REVIEW
Gennifer Choldenko has written a gem! She portrays the abilities of Moose's sister in a realistic, caring light. Matthew "Moose" Flannigan and his family move to Alcatraz so his dad can work at the prison while Natalie attends a cutting-edge school. Moose has also moved to a new school, in the middle of the year. He just wants the kids to like him so he can play baseball on Mondays.
The humor of inventive kids and the notoriety of Alcatraz Prison in 1935 gradually introduces a family affected by disability. Moose loves Natalie, even though her behaviors sometimes upset him and he wishes she could be like any other sister. It's an honest look at life on Alcatraz voiced by Moose. Sometimes it is funny, and sometimes it is sad. This book is a great story for kids who love baseball and stories of gangsters; clearly an insightful glimpse into the world of special needs for kids of all ages, particularly 5th grade +.
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