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The gardener of Alcatraz : a true story by Emma Bland Smith; Jenn Ely is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The gardener of Alcatraz : a true story about?
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.
Who reads The gardener of Alcatraz : a true story?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Emma Bland Smith; Jenn Ely
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781632899453
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Social Science, Sociology, Biography
- Rating
- 3 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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