Escape from Alcatraz: The Mystery of the Three Men Who Escaped From The Rock

by Eric Braun

Overview

What's more exciting than a prison break? Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin escaped from Alcatraz in 1962 and have never been caught. Many authorities are certain they died crossing San Francisco Bay. Relatives claim they made it to Brazil. The theories of what happened to them are endless. Find out the facts from people who dealt with the men and the case first-hand. This is one mystery you'll definitely want to solve.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515745525
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories Series
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	196,178
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Eric Braun is a children’s author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.

Table of Contents

Sound the alarm! — Life on the rock — Down the wrong path — Tying up details — Logistics of the bay — Hiding in plain sight — The escape! — Following the clues — The years tick by.

Interviews

compelling story, engaging text, diagrams and maps, historical photos

Editorial Reviews

What an interesting book! The author puts together the background and plans of each of the men who escaped from the inescapable prison of Alcatraz. Photographs throughout add realism to the historical events.

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