She lives in the san francisco bay area, where she hopes never to see. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2004, and was written by gennifer choldenko. No passengers beyond this point by gennifer choldenko. Created by mother daughter book club view on mother daughter book club share. Gennifer choldenko joined the groups teachers book club and book lovers feb 05, 2020 10. Al capone does my shirtswas a newbery honor book and the recipient of 20 other awards. The fourth and most recent book in the series is al capone throws me. Dad and the dinosaur by gennifer choldenko and dan santat. Favorite booksgreat teachersan inner 12yearoldthe idea questionmaking time for writingfan mailfamily tiesmiddle school confidentialcurrent eventssmall strugglesbad day for mother gooseresearching alcatrazsometimes a fantasythe dog does the. Gennifer choldenko s first novel, notes from a liar and her dog, was a school library journal best book of the year and a california book award winner. Introducing gennifer gennifer choldenkos first novel, notes from a liar and her dog, was a school library journal best book of the year and a california book award winner. Some of the titles you may recognize are al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, and no passengers beyond this point so some of the books that really made a big impression in my life were harriet the spy by louise fitzhugh, all of the oz books i loved.
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Choldenko is best known for her tales from alcatraz series, which has sold more than two million copies. Gennifer choldenko, newbery honorwinning author of al capone. Pdf al capone does my shirts book by gennifer choldenko. Gennifer choldenko is an american writer born in 1957. Her second novel, al capone does my shirts, was a newbery honor book and a school library journal, kirkus, and publishers weekly best book of the year. Gennifer choldenko was born in santa monica, california in 1957. Al capone does my shirts was a newbery honor book and the recipient of twenty other awards. In this story, moose flanagan and his family move from santa monica to alcatraz island. About gennifer choldenko with more than 2 million books sold, gennifer choldenko is best known for her tales from alcatraz series, which kirkus called.
Gennifer spent most of her time on the back of a horse, exploring the craggy hills of southern california. The first book in the series, al capone does my shirts, was a newbery honor book and the recipient of 20 other awards. Her books for younger children feature kids and creatures confronting their fears. Free download or read online al capone does my shirts pdf epub book. Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when gennifer was a very little kid. Even though yearold lizzie kennedy attends the prim and proper miss barstows school for young women, courtesy of welltodo aunt hortense and uncle karl, shed rather accompany papa. Moonstruck, the true story of the cow who jumped over the moon, is a lovely story of what someone can accomplish when she puts her mind to it. Mar 02, 2014 the first of a trilogy, the al capone book was a newbery honor book and a best book of the year as designated by school library journal, kirkus, and publishers weekly. Newbery honor winner gennifer choldenkos ability to research obscure yet intriguing topics is uncanny, and as she did with the popular al capone trilogy, she turns a tough topic into a highinterest read with chasing secrets thirteenyearold lizzie kennedy is stuck in a snooty girls school in turnof.
Join facebook to connect with gennifer choldenko and others you may know. My name is gennifer choldenko and i wrote books for kids and young adults. Newbery honorwinning author gennifer choldenko deftly combines humor, tragedy, fascinating historical detail, and a medical mystery in this exuberant new novel. In this stunning novel, newbery honor winner gary d. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko award. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are al capone. Gennifer choldenko is currently considered a single author. The following two books in the series, al capone shines my shoes 2009, dial books for young readers and al capone does my homework 20, dial books for young readers, have.
Gennifer choldenko is the new york times bestselling and newbery honor awardwinning author of ten childrens books, including a giant crush, illustrated by melissa sweet, and al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, and al capone does my homework. Choldenkos ability to research obscure yet intriguing topics is uncanny. Gennifer choldenko ages 10 and up putnam, 2004 9780399238611 hc puffin, 2006 9780142403709 pb awards. You can watch the interview below, view the interview transcript, read a short biography on gennifer choldenko, or see a. Gennifer choldenko audio books, best sellers, author bio. She was youngest of the four children in the family. Interview with gennifer choldenko about if a tree falls at lunch period. Meettheauthor recording of al capone shines my shoes. Choldenko is best known for her tales from alcatraz series, which has sold more than 2 million copies. The move was caused by the fathers new job positions as an electrician and as a guard in the well known alcatraz prison. Alcatraz is the evocative backdrop for al capone does my shirts a highly original novel set in 1935. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. In the book \al capone does my shirts\ by gennifer choldenko, there are 5 rules that the warden gives to moose.
Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Al capone does my shirts, garnered 20 awards, one of which was the newbery honor. Return to al capones alcatraz with newbery honorwinning author gennifer choldenko in this charming addition to the beloved series about the son of a prison guard 5 out of 5 stars great book great storyline. Kirby larson, author of the newbery honor book, hattie big sky, and the dogs of world war ii series captivating, meticulously researched, and beautifully told. California collection book 2005 elementary and middle school center for childrens books best books of 2001. Al capone does my shirts has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Chasing secrets by gennifer choldenko, paperback barnes. Al capone does my shirts was a finalist for both the british carnegie medal and the american newbery medal newbery honor book references. The south carolina picture book award nominees are chosen to encourage students to read good quality contemporary literature. Bookpage said of her most recent novel, chasing secrets. San francisco chronicle top ten childrens books of 2004. Marinoff school, where kids wear their clothes inside out and there isnt a book in sight.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Today i moved to alcatraz, a twelveacre rock covered with cement. Al capone does my shirts is a historical fiction novel for young adults by author gennifer choldenko. A cornerstone series in contemporary childrens literature.
I dont think i showed much early sign of anything promising, says the author, except that i had a really strange imagination. A 2005 newbery honor book and a 2005 best book for young adults yalsa. Al capone does my homework by gennifer choldenko scholastic. After all, dinosaurs like the dark, bugs are nothing to them, and they eat manhole covers for lunch and everything under them for dinner.
Fiction alcatraz island in the 1930s isnt the most normal place to grow up, but its home for moose flanagan, his autistic sister, natalie, and all the families of the guards. Gennifer choldenko was born in santa monica, california. The transcript is divided into the following sections. Gennifer choldenko has 21 books on goodreads with 102799 ratings.
Feb 19, 2014 school library journal best book of the year. Shortlisted for the carnegie medal uk special needs award uk. Gennifer choldenko author of al capone does my shirts. Al capone does my shirts was a finalist for both the british carnegie medal and the american newbery medal newbery honor book. Below is an edited transcript from reading rockets interview with gennifer choldenko. Gennifer choldenko born october 20, 1957 is an american writer of popular books for children and adolescents awards. Known as snotnose and various other nicknames during her childhood, friends and relatives may not have believed gennifer choldenko would one day be a prolific writer with a newbery honor book. Then we were delighted to read al capone does my shirts in our mother daughter book club when the girls were in sixth. Al capone does my shirts has become an instant classic for all kids to read. New york library best 100 books for reading and sharing. Gennifer choldenko, newbery honorwinning author of al. Gennifer choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was snotnose.
Browse gennifer choldenkos bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Transcript from an interview with gennifer choldenko. But apparently nobody cares, because now im moose flanagan, alcatraz island boyall so my sister can go to the esther p. Links to resources and teaching ideas click here to get your free book unit samples. Gennifer choldenkos first novel, notes from a liar and her dog, was a school library journal best book of the year and a california book award winner. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 225 pages and is available in paperback format. Al capone does my shirts is the most famous novel by gennifer choldenko. A video interview with gennifer choldenko reading rockets. Gennifer choldenko is the new york times bestselling and newbery honor awardwinning author of ten childrens books, including notes from a liar and her dog, if a tree falls at lunch period, no passengers beyond this point, al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, and al capone does my homework. Good historical fiction is hard to find, but its probably even harder to write. Author gennifer choldenko writes in first person point of view as if the book is a journal written by the main character, moose flanagan. Reviews a threering circus of a story packed with history, heartbreak, and hope. My daughters and i fell in love with a gennifer choldenko picture book before we ever started to read her novels for young readers.
Interview with awardwinning author gennifer choldenko. Books by gennifer choldenko author of al capone does my. Gennifer choldenkos most popular book is al capone does my shirts tales from alcatraz. Books by gennifer choldenko author of al capone does my shirts. The book was named as a newbery honor selection and in 2007 it received the california. Her website includes information about herself, upcoming tours, advice for writers, resources for teachers, and additional information about alcatraz, al capone, and autism. Gennifer choldenko primary author only author division. The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in our history. She lives in the san francisco bay area with her family. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Infected rats and san franciscos dark past at the turn of the 20th century come to light in newbery honoree choldenkos al capone does my shirts, 2004, etc. Putnams sonsa division of penguin young readers group winner blurb. Apr 20, 2006 newbery honorwinning author gennifer choldenko deftly combines humor, tragedy, fascinating historical detail, and a medical mystery in this exuberant new novel. Gennifer has primarily written books aimed towards children and adolescents.