The Gardener of Alcatraz
Emma Bland Smith, illustrated by Jenn Ely
This picture-book biography tells of Elliott Michener, who was imprisoned at Alcatraz after counterfeiting. Determined to escape the odds, he turns to gardening, and the account presents this work as his route toward freedom. The narrative concerns his experience in prison, his resolve to get out, and the garden work that becomes central while he is incarcerated.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
