Could You Escape Alcatraz?

November 1, 2019

Gr 3-7-Whether they choose to dig a tunnel out of their jail cell or go on a rogue tour of the Catacombs, readers will delight in the many adventures they can have, all while painlessly learning history. Excellent photographs or paintings aid in placing readers within the environments. At least one of the stories (Could You Escape the Paris Catacombs?) has a didactic tone about following the rules for safety. A concluding chapter in each title presents facts about the places or situations featured. VERDICT Attention-grabbing titles draw young minds in, and the well-written texts sustain their interest. A welcome addition to any library serving tween and teen patrons.

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