The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story humor With candor and sympathy

With candor and sympathy

"—Booklist (starred review)

4 lbs) 432 pages

between childhood and the natural world

The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story humor With candor and sympathyBy Emma Bland Smith, Illustrated by Jenn Ely 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