 | Ghostly guide to Alcatraz (Eerie Expeditions Around The World, Hot topics (Gareth Stevens)) Author: Emminizer, Theresa | |
| Price: $9.43 | ||
Summary:
In the waters of San Francisco Bay stands a small, rocky island called Alcatraz. Nicknamed "The Rock," Alcatraz was the site of a Civil War fortress, a federal prison, and an occupation by American Indian activists. Now a National Historic Landmark, Alcatraz Island is rumored to be haunted! Readers will learn all there is to see and do at Alcatraz. They'll discover its long, bloody history and meet notorious inmates of the prison including Al Capone and Robert "Birdman of Alcatraz" Stroud.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (04/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 04/01/2024 Gr 3–6—Intrepid "travelers" will enjoy this spooky, well-written series that's respectful of readers' intelligence and is accessible to striving readers. Short, clipped sentences heighten tension, and each page contains a self-contained anecdote, rather than a traditional chapter organization. Some reports/stories are debunked where they're known to be false. Historical background, including dates and atmospheric photos and illustrations, as well as paintings of alleged ghosts, put facts in context. Some of the famous names mentioned may not resonate with young readers. Overall, the series does a fine job piquing the audience's interest and ramps up the eeriness factor effectively. The Gettysburg title reminds readers that visitors to the haunted site must remain respectful, as it's a celebrated battlefield memorial. "Spooky Stories" sidebars provide additional facts and background information, and provocative questions. Back matter includes a timeline, a glossary, an index, and additional resources. VERDICT Fascinating; recommended for schools and public collections. - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
