The Gardener of Alcatraz
Download or Read eBook The Gardener of Alcatraz PDF written by Emma Bland Smith and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Emma Bland Smith |
| Publisher | : Charlesbridge Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 44 |
| Release | : 2022-04-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781623541606 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1623541603 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Gardener of Alcatraz by : Emma Bland Smith
Book excerpt: A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography. When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out. But when he got a job tending the prison garden, a funny thing happened. He found new interests and skills--and a sense of dignity and fulfillment. Elliott transformed Alcatraz Island, and the island transformed him. Told with empathy and a storyteller's flair, Elliott's story is funny, touching, and unexpectedly relevant. Back matter about the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today invites meaningful discussion.
