Chapter 1: Moving to Alcatraz

• Moose Flanagan and his family move to Alcatraz Island, where his father has gotten a job as an electrician.
• Moose’s sister, Natalie, has autism and needs special care, which adds to the challenges of living on the island.
• Moose feels overwhelmed by the new environment and worries about fitting in at his new school.
• Moose meets Piper, the warden’s daughter, who convinces him to do her laundry in exchange for help with Natalie’s school placement.

Chapter 2: Making Friends and Facing Challenges

• Moose starts his first day at the Alcatraz school and meets his teacher, Mrs. Kelly, who is strict but fair.
• Moose struggles to make friends and feels left out during recess.
• Piper introduces Moose to her friends, Theresa and Annie, who are also warden’s kids.
• Moose faces a challenge when he accidentally breaks a window while playing baseball, and worries about the consequences.
• Moose’s parents encourage him to take responsibility for his actions and apologize to the warden, Mr. Williams.