AUTHOR: Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
GENRE: Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Children’s Fiction
SUMMARY: The Alcatraz Escape (Book Scavenger series) follows Emily and her friend James as they take part in a large-scale puzzle competition set on Alcatraz Island. When a well-known game designer creates an elaborate challenge involving codes and clues, the pair works to solve the mystery while navigating the historic prison site. As they progress through the game, they encounter interference from an unknown source and must rely on their problem-solving skills and friendship to uncover the truth behind the disruptions.