Interesting tale of a historical murder, trial, and the punishment of an 11 year old boy convicted of murdering a man for his watch and his gun.

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This book mixes history with the story of Anton Woode's life. It is a fast read and quite interesting!

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Anton Woode was the youngest person sent to the Colorado State Prison. He was 11 years old when he was convicted. The book details his trial, incarceration, and release after more than 10 years in prison. It is a concise detail and well written. Individuals interested in the history of our juvenile justice system will enjoy this book.

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This is an interesting story of an 11-year-old boy who, in 1893, murdered a man in Colorado for his watch. As the book cover states, "Anton Woode was at that awkward age---too old to set free, too young to hang."

The book covers Woode's crime, his trial and prison life, which included one escape. His requests for parole were repeatedly denied, until he helped prevent another jail break. It then covers his life after prison, and his attempt to lead a normal life. The final two chapters discuss juvenile justice in the U.S., then and now.

His trial included some humorous testimony. One prospective juror was asked if he had any sons. He replied, "No sir, my boys have all been girls."

When Woode's father was on the witness stand, he was asked, "Have many children have you had?" To which he replied, "None."

He was then asked," Well, how many has your wife had?"

Although 202 pages long, the book's format and larger than normal type make it an easy and quick read.

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