In the sequel the Newbery award winning book, Al Capone Does My Shirts, 12-year old Moose is still living on Alcatraz. His dad works as a prison guard there so that his sister can attend a nearby school for kids with special needs. Moose is not exactly thrilled with living in close quarters with ax murderers and such crème de la crème convicts, as the infamous Al Capone. Of course, it's thanks to Al Capone that his sister got into that special school, but the question is what does Capone expect in return?  In her refreshingly breezy but meaningful way, Choldenko gives readers a wonderfully well-paced story that makes you laugh as well as worry. She gives Moose pause to consider serious choices that get dished up in life and seeing the differences between right from wrong. Written with suspense and humor and narrated with style, both this and the original book are good listening as well as great reads.

Age: Later School Years, Tweens. Award Year: 2009. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

One of Steig’s best, Dominic packs his things and takes off to see the world. Pretty soon he meets up with the Doomsday Gang and so his adventure begins as he proves himself a match for their greedy ways. When word gets around, all who have been subjected to these villains seek Dominic’s help. A tale about the ups and downs of winning one's independence while learning about life and death, love and loss, and a genuine love of life! This is a story adults can savor along with their kids.   2 hrs. & 43 minutes on 3 CD’s. A good choice for a long car trip or flight.  

 

Age: Early School Years, Later School Years. Award Year: 2009. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.