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History - Unsolved Case Files: Jailbreak at Alcatraz: Frank Morris & the Anglin Brothers' Great Escape (Unsolved Case Files, 2)

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Book Synopsis: An ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenThe second book in this graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases is a gripping account of an escape from Alcatraz, the infamous island prison.

Case No. 002: THE ROCK

June 12, 1962
SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CALIFORNIA
7:18 A.M.

A corrections officer at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary tries to awaken inmate AZ-1441, Frank Morris. But when he shakes the unresponsive man, his head rolls off the pillow and crashes to the floor! Soon the guards realize that Morris and two other inmates, brothers John and Clarence Anglin, had done the seemingly impossible: escaped from the notorious island prison.

This is the incredible true story of the daring and inventive escape and a decades-long manhunt in a case that remains unsolved to this day. Comics panels, reproductions of documents from real FBI files, and photos from the investigation combine for a thrilling read for sleuths of all ages.

This entry in the Unsolved Case Files series is just as compelling as the first book, Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet, which Kirkus praised as "compulsively readable." Read more

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Are you ready to dive into an unsolved mystery that has captivated the world for decades? Introducing Unsolved Case Files: Jailbreak at Alcatraz, the thrilling second book in the graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases. Step into the shoes of the intrepid investigators as they unravel the daring escape of Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers from the infamous Alcatraz Island prison. This gripping account, an ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for Children, will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Imagine the excitement of being transported back to June 12, 1962, in San Francisco Bay, California. It's 7:18 A.M. when a corrections officer at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary attempts to awaken inmate AZ-1441, Frank Morris. To his shock, the officer discovers a lifeless body as Morris' head rolls off the pillow and crashes to the floor. But that's just the beginning of the mystery. Morris and the Anglin brothers have pulled off an impossible feat – they escaped from the notorious island prison, leaving the guards baffled and horrified.

Unsolved Case Files: Jailbreak at Alcatraz is not just another book; it's an immersion into one of the most intriguing unsolved cases of all time. Immerse yourself in comics panels, reproductions of authentic FBI files, and captivating photos from the actual investigation. The combination of these elements creates a thrilling read that will captivate sleuths of all ages. Don't miss out on this exhilarating journey as you join the persistent manhunt for answers that has left experts puzzled for decades.

Don't just take our word for it, the first book in the Unsolved Case Files series, Escape at 10,000 Feet, was hailed as "compulsively readable" by Kirkus. Now, Unsolved Case Files: Jailbreak at Alcatraz takes the suspense and intrigue to a whole new level. Are you ready to crack the case, uncover the truth, and become a true detective? Dive into the pages of this gripping story today!

Click here to start your journey into the incredible world of Unsolved Case Files: Jailbreak at Alcatraz. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the investigation and experience the thrill of delving into the mystery firsthand.

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