Ogres at Alcatraz Isle
Ogres at Alcatraz Isle

Author: Judy Goodwin

Publisher: Diamond Print Press

Published:

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1310662290

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The Fae are at it again! All over the world, deforestation has caused the barriers between world to breakdown. Now monsters are invading the city. Cathy Pembroke, a member of the Bay Area's new Fae Enforcement Division, must deal with everything from trolls to fairies to goblins knocking up the local Circle K. Only this time, it's much worse. Ogres have taken over the popular tourist attraction at Alcatraz Isle, and worse, they've taken hostages. Cathy and her team must find a way to rescue the humans and the landmark. It's their greatest challenge yet. Tags: sword and sorcery, strong female protagonists, urban fantasy, humorous short stories, San Francisco, monsters, creatures of Fae, adventure, young adult

Ghostly Alcatraz Island
Ghostly Alcatraz Island

Author: Stephen Person

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2010-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1936087979

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Relates stories of ghosts that are supposed to haunt the island's former prison.

Alcatraz Is Haunted!
Alcatraz Is Haunted!

Author: Marie Morrison

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2020-07-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1725319918

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The rocky shores of Alcatraz Island and the lonely corridors of its namesake prison have captured imaginations for years, even after the prison closed in 1963. But do some of its one-time residents remain there even though they're no longer living? This fascinating book examines the history of this legendary prison. Haunting historical photographs give readers a glimpse into Alcatraz's dark cells and creepy tunnels. Sidebars and fact boxes delve into the stories of the prison's most famous inhabitants, such as Al Capone and the "Birdman of Alcatraz." This is truly a thrilling peek into haunted history.

The Gardener of Alcatraz
The Gardener of Alcatraz

Author: Emma Bland Smith

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1623541603

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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 him. Told with empathy and a storyteller's flair, Elliott's story is funny, touching, and unexpectedly relevant. Back matter about the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today invites meaningful discussion.

Alcatraz
Alcatraz

Author: Matt Chandler

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2016-08

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1515725804

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"You Choose adventure that takes place at Alcatraz Island"--

Model #37
Model #37

Author: Judy Goodwin

Publisher: Diamond Print Press

Published:

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1310749442

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Two short stories to send you into a dystopian future... Baby has lived a privileged life—her father always said she was “special.” And Baby knows she’s not like normal humans. She’s only 47 inches tall, even though she’s eighteen years old. She can live off tiny amounts of food. And she’s got a dorsal fin in the middle of her back. Today’s the big day. She’s supposed to model for the world, and make her father proud. The only questions are why is she so nervous, and why won’t her father let her out of the lab? Most of all, Baby, also known as Model 37, wants to see the world. Maybe even meet another “special” person like her. Bonus short story: The Nannypod It’s Monday morning, and Chris has to get to work. The only problem is, his Nannypod, the device strapped to his wrist that runs his life, just died. He doesn’t even know which bus to get on. How will he live without it? Keywords: DNA gene splicing genetic modification mutant mutation, mutants, apocalyptic, dystopian, classic, technology AI artificial global warming Darwinism evolution

Haunted! Alcatraz
Haunted! Alcatraz

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1433992469

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Some of the most notorious criminals in US history were kept under lock and key on the foggy, craggy shores of Alcatraz Island. Al Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly, and the “Birdman of Alcatraz” Robert Shroud all haunted the dank cells of the infamous prison while they were alive. But do their spirits still remain? Readers will be ferried across San Francisco Bay to explore the history—and hauntings—of Alcatraz. Including the deep historical past of the California prison, the main content will engage readers while creepy photographs will invite them into “the hole” and the prison's hidden tunnels. Detailed sidebars offer even more ghostly sightings to readers who dare probe the past of spooky Alcatraz.

Where Is Alcatraz?
Where Is Alcatraz?

Author: Nico Medina

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-05-24

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 0451532767

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Escape from the ordinary and break into Alcatraz, America's most famous prison! The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated visitors, from the Native American tribes who believed it was home to evil spirits to the Spanish explorers who discovered the island. In modern times, it was a federal prison for only 29 years, but now draws over a million visitors each year. Learn the history of America's most famous prison, from its initial construction as a fort in the 1800s, to its most famous residents such as Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly. Where Is Alcatraz? also chronicles some of the most exciting escape attempts—even one that involved chipping through stone with spoons and constructing rafts out of raincoats!

Eight Minutes Until the End of the World
Eight Minutes Until the End of the World

Author: Judy Goodwin

Publisher: Diamond Print Press

Published:

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1476480354

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On the Tridak ship, an alien utters the worst thing an alien can ever say: "Oops!" And on Earth in NASA's latest project, the Mercury Probe Orbiter, John Fanchett makes the fateful announcement: "Sir, we got a big problem. The sun is going nova." The problem is, John only has eight minutes before the end of planet Earth, to solve the mystery of an alien language and his own survival. Bonus short story: The Emergence The Emergence has always loved her captain, and as aliens endanger her, she must take steps to avoid what could be a horrible blunder with alien intelligence. For the Emergence is one of the first artificially intelligent spaceships.