Gennifer Choldenko

2 summariesChildren's, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Gennifer Choldenko is an American author known for her works of children's fiction. She is best known for "Al Capone Does My Shirts," which explores life on Alcatraz Island, and "Notes from a Liar and Her Dog," a story about friendship and honesty. Her writing often addresses themes of family and identity.

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Books by Gennifer Choldenko

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Al Capone Does My Shirts
Gennifer Choldenko
3.8 (41k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Moose Flanagan's new home on Alcatraz Island is a strange world of famous convicts, island kids, and the constant challenge of protecting his autistic sister, Natalie, while navigating a prison-bound childhood.
Notes from a Liar and Her Dog
Gennifer Choldenko
3.7 (1k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Trapped in a family of perfectionists who misunderstand her, a young girl named Ant spins a web of lies, her only confidant a dog named Pistachio, until a perceptive teacher offers a lifeline to the truth.