Listings recommend the book for ages 10–13 for one format and list age 10 for the other format.
The book is available in hardcover (228 pages) and paperback (288 pages).
Moose's family moves to Alcatraz because his father is a prison guard. His sister Natalie is described as having autism, and the family's efforts to cope with her needs are a central part of the story.
Hardcover: 8.58" H x 5.76" W x 0.91" D; weight 0.78 pounds. Paperback: 7.6" H x 5.0" W x 0.8" D; weight 0.5 pounds.
Review excerpts praise the book's pacing and atmosphere, calling the pacing "exquisite" and describing it as "exceptionally atmospheric, fast-paced and memorable."
