Frank Abagnale

📖 The Scoop

Known as "the Skywayman" and "the World's Greatest Con Artist," Frank Abagnale created a fantastic criminal career out of his petty crimes. He inspired the book Catch Me If You Can and the movie of the same name, starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio. The character Abagnale inspired committed two daring escapes from custody, but in reality, Abagnale escaped only once--from Cobb County Jail in Georgia. He was re-captured two days later. His ability to create a legitimate business out of his petty crimes and a fabricated history earned him a spot in this true crime series. Infamous Jailbreaks is a captivating series providing an intriguing insight into the world of crime. Filled with fascinating case studies of the most notable jailbreaks in the last 100 years, this set of titles documents the background to each event, the crime itself, the escape, and the consequences. Each volume includes additional information in the form of sidebars to complement the main text. Furthermore, readers can scan QR codes to watch videos that will draw the reader into further study.

Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction / Law & Crime (fancy, right?)