The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story

A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography.

When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out. But when he got a job tending the prison garden, a funny thing happened. He found new interests and skills--and a sense of dignity and fulfillment. Elliott transformed Alcatraz Island, and the island transformed him.

Told with empathy and a storyteller's flair, Elliott's story is funny, touching, and unexpectedly relevant. Back matter about the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today invites meaningful discussion.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Bland Smith, Emma
Published: 04/05/2022
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 9781623541606
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.20w x 0.70d