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Daring escape from Alcatraz  Cover Image Book Book

Daring escape from Alcatraz / by Matt Chandler.

Chandler, Matt, (author.).

Summary:

"Located on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once considered one of the country's most secure prisons. But that didn't stop three prisoners from making a daring escape the night of June 11, 1962. They set sail across the bay on a homemade raft made of raincoats. Then they vanished. What happened to them? Explore the theories and discover why their escape has become one of history's greatest mysteries"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781663958747 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 1663958742 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 9781666320572 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 1666320579 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone, [2022]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Escape from the Rock -- The big plan -- A watery grave -- The possibility of survival -- Proof of life? -- Clues from the clock.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-11 Capstone Press.
Grades 4-6 Capstone Press.
Subject: United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California.
Escapes > California > Alcatraz Island > Case studies.
Escaped prisoners > California > Alcatraz Island > Case studies.
Alcatraz Island (Calif.) > History.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch J 365.641 Chan (Text) 33126024107595 JNonfiction Available -
Erlanger Branch J 365.641 Chan (Text) 33126024107603 JNonfiction Available -

Matt Chandler is the author of more than 65 books for children, including Side-by-Side Baseball Stars, which won the 2015 Outstanding Children's Book Award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Matt lives in New York with his wife Amber and his children, Zoey and Ollie.


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