57 pages • 1 hour read
Gennifer CholdenkoAl Capone Shines My Shoes
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Gennifer Choldenko’s Al Capone Shines My Shoes, Moose Flanagan, a twelve-year-old living on Alcatraz Island, must repay a favor to the infamous criminal Al Capone, while navigating friendships, family dynamics, and new crushes. Through various challenges, Moose learns important lessons about self-reliance, honesty, and forgiveness.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko excels with its engaging storytelling, well-drawn characters, and historical setting, weaving humor and suspense effectively. However, some readers may find the plot slower in parts and a few historical inaccuracies. Overall, it's a captivating sequel that resonates well with middle-grade audiences.
Who Should Read Al Capone Shines My Shoes?
Readers who enjoy Gennifer Choldenko's Al Capone Shines My Shoes are likely middle-grade students aged 9-12 who appreciate historical fiction with humor and adventure. Fans of Holes by Louis Sachar and Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli will find the mix of real-life history and captivating storytelling appealing.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
620L