The Basics
Authored All Capone Throws Me a Curve
Who is Gennifer Choldenko?
The protagonist in Al Capone Throws Me a Curve
Who is Moose Flannigan?
Moose's primary goal at the start of the summer in this book.
What is to make the high school baseball team?
The main conflict Moose faces regarding his daily life on the island.
What is he must balance his desire to play baseball, protect his sister, and avoid getting into trouble with the inmates or the warden?
Where is 1935 Alcatraz Island?
Moose’s old nemesis that returns from boarding school.
Who is Piper, the Warden’s daughter?
Anxiety over responsibilities, Natalie, and Piper.
The conflict Moose has with Piper regarding Natalie.
Why is Piper strikes up a friendship with Natalie, making Moose suspicious of her motives?
A unexpected piece of advice or help that changes how Moose views his situation.
What is the "curveball" (title) that Capone throws to Moose?
The name of the girl who takes over a gas station in the book.
Who is Amelia (Melia)?
The 3 people Moose has to stand up to in the story.
Who are the Warden, his parents, and Al Capone?
The rumor circulating the island spiking tension about Moose's father.
What is a promotion to be the new Warden?
This is what Fastball's release represents in the story.
An unexpected and rare event (no prisoners were ever officially released from Alcatraz.)
The prisoner helps Moose and Natalie navigate the cell house.
Who is Fastball?
Moose's plan to get Natalie out of the cell house.
What is by wearing a priest's robe?
Natalie thinks this character wants to marry her because he gave her this gift.
Who is Mr. Passerini and a button ring?
The primary motivation behind Piper doing nice things, according to Moose.
What is she wants her dad to forgive her.
The major change occurring with Moose's sister, Natalie.
What is she is now 17 years old, is no longer wearing frilly dresses, and is navigating complex social situations.