Daring Escape From Alcatraz

Set on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once regarded as the United States' most secure prison. On June 11, 1962, three inmates Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin broke out using a handmade raft constructed from raincoats and disappeared into the bay. The book recounts the planning and execution of the escape, presents the various theories about whether the men survived, and explores the ongoing mystery that has captivated the public for decades. Aimed at middle-grade readers, the title is coded at a reading level of 5.2.