prisons

An interactive World War II adventure where the reader determines their fate during a daring escape from a prisoner-of-war camp.

An interactive World War I adventure where the reader determines their fate during a daring escape from a prisoner-of-war camp.

Presents a collection of poems by, and interviews with, young incarcerated individuals between 2015 and 2021.

"Many criminals have been imprisoned at Alcatraz. But what else is locked up there? Do the ghosts and spirits of many former prisoners haunted the cells and hallways? Read this spooky book to find out"--Provided by publisher.

In 1962, Chip Carter, son of a guard at Alcatraz, stumbles on to an escape plan and finds himself forced to aid the prisoners, because he is afraid that his father is somehow involved in the plot--and he needs to find out the truth.

Examines the haunted history of the legendary Alcatraz prison off the coast of San Francisco, California.

"This book offers a history of mass incarceration, an analysis of the people and events that shaped the topic, and the current status of the topic"--Provided by publisher.

"When the Stupendous Switcheroo--Switch, for short--set out to rescue his mom from supervillain jail, he never imagined he could be captured instead. Now, Switch is plotting his escape--but a failed attempt quickly proves it's an impossible mission. But then, mastermind Vin Valor offers Switch a bargain: he can remain a prisoner . . . or he can join the Valor Innovations Academy instead. Switch is reluctant to choose between two evils--but maybe the resources at VIA will help him finally find a way back home. What he finds instead is a web of sinister secrets--and the family robot, Al, who has snuck into VIA to be Switch's sidekick in disguise! It turns out reclaiming his freedom isn't the hardest mission--but figuring out where to go next sure is . . . ."--Amazon.

"Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and seasoned author Kristen Tracy takes young readers on an adventure through the historic prison's grounds in this dynamically illustrated book packed with interesting facts and important stories. From individual cells in the Main Cellhouse to the ruins of the Warden's House, readers will get an in-depth tour of the island and its buildings. Tracy also shares important stories about how Alcatraz got its name, famous escape attempts, the gardens and the birds of the island, as well as the Native American groups who once occupied "The Rock." Award-winning illustrator Anika Orrock highlights the island's beautiful (and also grim) history with stunning artwork that brings to life this mysterious island. Author Kristen Tracy brings her personality-filled writing to a classic topic sure to be a hit with young readers. Written with a sharp eye for detail and an occasionally comedic voice, this book provides curious kids with a compact yet thorough history of America's most notorious prison island"--Provided by publisher.

In medieval England, after her seven brothers are falsely accused of murder and treason, eighteen-year-old Delia flees their cruel stepmother and becomes a seamstress at Westminster Palace, hoping to gain their release, with Sir Geoffrey's assistance.