The Alcatraz Escape
The Alcatraz Escape by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman is a reprint edition published by Square Fish on May 7, 2019. This middle-grade entry in the Book Scavenger series follows the sleuthing duo, Emily and James, as they confront a challenging mystery set on the iconic Alcatraz Island. The story revolves around a new game called “Unlock the Rock,” created by literary game-maker Garrison Griswold in collaboration with reclusive mystery writer Errol Roy, leading to a thrilling escape room challenge.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative filled with intrigue, as Emily and James navigate a series of threatening notes, missing items, and a suspicious accident. With Emily’s brother Matthew wrongly accused of wrongdoing, the stakes are high, and the duo must unravel the mystery to clear his name. This edition, comprising 272 pages, delves into themes of juvenile fiction, mysteries, and adventure, making it a captivating read for fans of detective stories and action-packed narratives.
Official synopsis Publisher
Sleuthing duo Emily and James tackle their most challenging mystery yet set on the haunting Alcatraz Island in Book 3 of the New York Times-bestselling, middle-grade Book Scavenger series by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman!
Legendary literary game-maker Garrison Griswold is back in action—this time with “Unlock the Rock.” For his latest game, Griswold has partnered with the famous—and famously reclusive—mystery writer Errol Roy to plan an epic escape room challenge on Alcatraz Island.
Emily and James are eager to participate, but the wave of fame they are riding from their recent book-hunting adventures makes them a target. Threatening notes, missing items, and an accident that might not have been an accident have the duo worried that someone is trying to get them out of the game at any cost.
When Emily’s brother is caught red-handed and blamed for all the wrong doings, Emily is certain Matthew is being framed. With Matthew’s record on the line, Emily and James can’t afford to leave this mystery uncracked.
Christy Ottaviano Books
Praise for The Alcatraz Escape:
A Junior Library Guild Selection
“Emily, her friend James, and her brother Matthew travel to Alcatraz for an elaborate puzzle competition based on an original mystery by Errol Roy, a famously reclusive San Francisco writer. Series fans will enjoy following these likable young sleuths to Alcatraz Island, a distinctive setting for a mystery.” —Booklist
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