Al Capone Does My Shirts

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade

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1. Piper is portrayed as manipulative, entitled, and self-serving, often using other people for her own purposes. Piper appears to have adopted this attitude because her father is powerful and never enforces consequences for Piper’s behavior. (Various chapters)

2. Natalie’s autism is a major source of conflict for Moose’s family because of the time and the stigma surrounding her when little was known or understood about her condition and behavior. Natalie’s autism requires a lot of attention and resources, causing tension and resentment among family members who have differing opinions on how to handle her care. (Various chapters)