"When prisoner Elliott Michener began tending the gardens at Alcatraz, his thoughts of escape were replaced with new skills and a sense of dignity. Back matter discusses the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today"-- Ages 7-10.Grades 2-3.

1. Michener, Elliott; 2. United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; 3. Prisoners -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; 4. Gardeners -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; 5. Gardens -- California -- Alcatraz Island -- Juvenile literature.;