Al Capone Shines my Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko (2009)

This sequel to Al Capone does My Shirts picks up right where the original leaves off. Moose Flanagan, who lives on 1935 Alcatraz Island along with his family and the families of the other prison guards, is frightened when he discovers that noted gangster Al Capone, a prisoner, wants a favor in return for helping get Moose's sister into a special school in San Francisco. The same cast of intriguing characters returns, perhaps a few too many for ease of keeping track. Communication from within come through notes in Moose's clothing, this time its his shoes. The story reaches its climax with a suspenseful prison break while the adults are occupied at a party leaving the kids to foil the escape. Fun and exciting. Ages: 12+