REVIEWS (cont'd)

< back"With its unique setting and well-developed characters, this warm, engaging coming-of-age story has plenty of appeal, and Choldenko offers some fascinating historical background on Alcatraz Island in an after word."

—Booklist

"From an unlikely premise, the author has written a story that is far-fetched, skirts the edges of implausibility, and proceeds to be both funny and touching. Moose is a grand protagonist."

—Silver Medal Honor, Parents' Choice Foundation

"Johnny Heller does a masterful job conveying both Moose’s anger towards and concern for Natalie. His timing is perfect, he voices all the characters with great versatility, and he makes Moose come to life. This is a fascinating book superbly narrated.”

—Audio of the Week, School Library Journal … more >