Al Capone Shines My Shoes

Al Capone Shines My Shoes
by Gennifer Choldenko

This is the continuing story of Twelve year old Moose Flanagan which began in Al Capone Does My Shirts.

The story unfolds as Moose arrives with his family to live on the infamous island of Alcatraz. His father is a warden and this is a fresh start for the family (Moose, his sister Natalie, who is autistic, his mother and his father). Moose and his family share the island with the other wardens, their families and some rather famous criminals such as Al Capone.

Moose loves playing baseball and hanging out with his friends, but more often than not he finds himself looking after his sister. The family all hope that her move to a new school will make life a little better for Natalie and although Moose loves his sister, he would like some time for himself.

Before long Moose becomes embroiled with Al Capone. Is this a big mistake? Only time will tell.

Al Capone Shines My Shoes

Yes! It was a big mistake for Moose to ask a favour of Al Capone! Now it's payback time. Al Capone helped Natalie to gain a place in a special school and now he wants some help from Moose. Help that Moose really doesn't want to give. The story takes a gripping turn as Moose gets caught up in plans put in place by some of the island's most dangerous criminals, which puts his own life and that of his friends in danger.