Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

Alcatraz, a maximum security prison, is home to many notorious criminals. However, it is also home to a young boy named Moose Flanagan. His dad, a guard at the prison, is the reason for him having to live on the island, and he does not like it at all. Living on the island is a lot for Moose to handle considering he is only 12, not to mention his parents put the burden of caring for his disabled sister mainly on him. However this story shows how different his life as a young teen is living on Alcatraz. He does manage to make a couple friends with the few other kids living on Alcatraz, he also manages to get himself in some trouble as the book goes on. I thought this book was a little bit boring and uneventful. It was also a very easy read, so if thats what you looking for, go ahead and give it a try.