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Al Capone Throws Me a Curve

By: Gennifer Choldenko
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Gennifer Choldenko
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Publisher's summary

Return to Al Capone's Alcatraz with Newbery Honor-winning author Gennifer Choldenko in this charming addition to the beloved series about the son of a prison guard.

Moose Flanagan lives on a famous island in California: Alcatraz, home to some of the most dangerous prisoners in the United States in the 1930s. It's the summer before he starts high school, and Moose is going to play a lot of baseball and win a spot on the high school team. But he still needs to watch his special older sister, Natalie - and then the warden asks Moose to look after his two-faced, danger-loving daughter, Piper.

In the cell house there are rumors that the cons will a strike, and that Moose's father might step up to a new job. Moose is worried: What will this mean for their family, especially for Natalie, who's had some scary run-ins with prisoners? Then the unthinkable happens: Natalie winds up someplace she should never, ever go. And Moose has to rescue her.

©2018 Gennifer Choldenko (P)2018 Listening Library
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Critic reviews

"It's earnest Moose, always striving to do the right thing, who elevates this tale, like a hard-hit baseball, into the stratosphere." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

"This worthy 'second ending' finishes on a hopeful note that series fans will embrace." (Booklist, starred review)

"A powerful story of love and family that will please fans and newcomers." (School Library Journal)

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Sublime Writing

Amazing writing,memorable story and characters. Listen to the whole series. It will move you. Excellent

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Fantastic series

My 11 year old and ai loved this series. Memorable and three dimensional characters and lot of cliff hangers.

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great book great storyline

The book was a short but great read. It had a great a storyline if you read this I suggest that you read the books before it but you can read it alone.

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Great Ending to the Series

This series is so good! This book ties it up nicely. You really get to know the characters, and Kirby Heyborne does a great job bringing them to life. I was sad to see it end, but I think Gennifer Choldenko did the ending justice.

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Enjoyed this!!!

Perfect ending of Gennifer Choldenko series. Thank you Gennifer. You could see the action in your mind as you listened to audiobook.

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The Family Agrees

A great end to the Al Capone Book Series! You would enjoy this one even if you had not the others in the series. Great themes of compassion, courage, and friendship for the entire family to enjoy.

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I’m happy, I’mSad

I loved this series, loved the reader and I’m sad it’s finished. I started this for a granddaughter and grandson, thinking they would love it and I ended up loving it. I hope she continues this, I loved the characters.

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