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Pileggi, Leah Prisoner 88, 142 pgs. 2013. Charlesbridge Publishing; $16.95.
Language: PG (5 swears no Fs); Violence: PG; Mature Content: G.
Language: PG (5 swears no Fs); Violence: PG; Mature Content: G.
In 1885 Idaho, 10-year-old Jake has been sentenced to prison for killing a man. Although the prison is over-crowded, Jake has a small cell to himself, but he is not safe from the violence and hardships that are part of prison life.
Based on a real life prisoner, Pileggi captures the child’s perspective as she tells the story through Jake’s voice. A little violent (fighting and animal death) and mild swearing, this would be a nice addition to either the Elementary or Middle School library.
EL MS - ADVISABLE
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Thank you for recommending PRISONER 88. If any of your students have questions or comments, I'd love to hear from them through my website, www.leahpileggi.com.
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Leah Pileggi
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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