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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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Covington Branch J 365.641 Chan (Text) 33126024107595 JNonfiction Available -
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