The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook: A Complete Guide to the Most Often Asked Questions about ""The Rock""...

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Kristen Tracy Anika Orrock

The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook

A Complete Guide to the Most Often Asked Questions about ""The Rock""

Kristen Tracy, Anika Orrock

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Penguin Workshop
22 October 2024

Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of San Francisco was once home to many well-known criminals, including Al Capone.

Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of San Francisco was once home to many well-known criminals, including Al Capone.

Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and seasoned author Kristen Tracy takes young readers on an adventure through the historic prison's grounds in this dynamically illustrated book packed with interesting facts and important stories. From individual cells in the Main Cellhouse to the ruins of the Warden's House, readers will get an in-depth tour of the island and its buildings. Tracy also shares important stories about how Alcatraz got its name, famous escape attempts, the gardens and the birds of the island, as well as the Native American groups who once occupied ""The Rock.""

Award-winning illustrator Anika Orrock

highlights the island's beautiful (and also grim) history with stunning artwork that brings to life this mysterious island. Author Kristen Tracy brings her personality-filled writing to a classic topic sure to be a hit with young readers. Written with a sharp eye for detail and an occasionally comedic voice, this book provides curious kids with a compact yet thorough history of America's most notorious prison island.

By: Kristen Tracy
Illustrated by: Anika Orrock
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 482g
ISBN: 9780593661031
ISBN 10: 0593661036
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 22 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kristen Tracy has written twelve novels for young readers, including Lost It, Camille McPhee Fell Under the Bus, Hung Up, and Project Unpopular. She is the author of the recent picture book from Putnam Cat's Very Good Day. She is a former volunteer gardener and tour guide on Alcatraz Island. Anika Orrock is a writer, illustrator, designer, and baseball lover. She works as a storyboard artist and character designer in the animation industry.