Short-listed for the Carnegie Medal

National Literacy Association “Wow” Award

"A deeply felt and remarkable tale of family and friendship. Round characterization, humour and well-researched detail contribute to an immensely satisfying read."

—Carnegie Committee

"This engaging tale develops its characters subtly and skillfully."

—London Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week

"With Choldenko, it seems, we have much to look forward to."

—Books for Keeps New Talent Choice

"A forceful family saga. A novel full of pithy humour that holds the reader’s attention to the very last page."

—Times Educational Supplement

"Gennifer Choldenko is a bright light in American teenage fiction, and her latest novel, Al Capone Does My Shirts (Bloomsbury) is one of her best."

—The Independent

"A book that brings both tears and laughter and surely has the best title of the year."

—Scholastic Best Books