Contains eight thrilling tales of daring breakouts from infamous institutions such as Alcatraz and Devil's Island, and the risks the prisoners faced afterwards, including savage dogs, armed guards and shark-infested waters. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.

 

This book is part of a book series called Usborne True Stories .

This book was published 2012 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Paul Dowswell trained as a historian and teacher. He is now a freelance writer and editor.