Ghostly Alcatraz Island
From the Series Common Core 5-6 Starter Set
The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was a nearly escape-proof prison located on a small island in San Francisco Bay. America's most dangerous criminals were imprisoned there and endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement in dark cells. Though the penitentiary was shut down in 1963, visitors have reported hearing mysterious cries from empty cells and seeing ghostly figures that suddenly vanished! Have the troubled spirits of former inmates been sentenced to haunt Alcatraz forever? An exciting narrative format brings the hair-raising history of Alcatraz to life, while providing plenty of creepy details to satisfy young horror fans. Chilling photos and clear, age-appropriate text will keep readers turning the pages to learn more about Alcatraz's spooky prison.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 9 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Category | Hi-Lo, Nonfiction |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2011 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2010-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 5.3 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q51053 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF025000 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 133.1'2979461 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
| Lexile | 810 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.3 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 139266 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Ghostly Alcatraz
Ghostly Alcatraz Island and Witchcraft in Salem were recommended in Booklist’s October 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.
Ghostly Alcatraz
Ghostly Alcatraz Island and Witchcraft in Salem were recommended in Booklist’s October 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.
