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Book Review of Al Capone Shines My Shoes (Tales from Alcatraz, Bk 2)

Al Capone Shines My Shoes (Tales from Alcatraz, Bk 2)
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This is the sequel to "Al Capone Does My Shirts" and I don't like it as much as I like the first book. It explores more of coming-of-age issues (first kisses, etc.) than the first book did. This one has more action and perilous moments but I didn't feel drawn into it. I feel like I want more closure or finality to the story -- I want them to grow up and leave Alcatraz, but there isn't a third book.