Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.8
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
30327
Points per Word
0.000132
Description
The story of Al Capone, America's most famous gangster who ruled the Chicago underworld in the 1920s.
Quick Summary
This book pulls readers into the dark alleys and smoky speakeasies of 1920s Chicago where one man rose to rule the criminal underworld with flashy suits and even flashier crimes. Kids will gobble up stories of daring heists, violent turf wars, and the relentless FBI agents who finally hunted down the king of the mob. If your kid loves unraveling real historical mysteries and root for the bad boys of history, they'll be hooked from page one. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who crave action-packed true crime tales.