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'Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist.' (The New York Times )
'Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone.' (Scholastic News )
'There's a new kid on the young fiction block, and this one really does have serious powers: Theodore Boone, half-boy, half-lawyer... fans will be pleased to know there will be more of Theo's adventures to come.' (Sunday Express )
'Nobody does legal fiction better' (Daily Express )
'a master of his craft' (Guardian )
'it's good, and makes me realise why people find Grisham's other books so easy to read.' (William Leith, Evening Standard )
'Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone.' (Scholastic News )
'There's a new kid on the young fiction block, and this one really does have serious powers: Theodore Boone, half-boy, half-lawyer... fans will be pleased to know there will be more of Theo's adventures to come.' (Sunday Express )
'If you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you'.
(Sunday Times )'Nobody does legal fiction better' (Daily Express )
'a master of his craft' (Guardian )
'it's good, and makes me realise why people find Grisham's other books so easy to read.' (William Leith, Evening Standard )
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Half the man, twice the lawyer.
In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he's only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he's one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk - and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom.
But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than he expected. Because he knows so much - maybe too much - he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth.
The stakes are high, but Theo won't stop until justice is served.
Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made John Grisham a number one international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone will keep readers guessing and pages turning.
In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he's only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he's one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk - and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom.
But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than he expected. Because he knows so much - maybe too much - he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth.
The stakes are high, but Theo won't stop until justice is served.
Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made John Grisham a number one international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone will keep readers guessing and pages turning.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am 10 years old and I thought this book was great. I liked the plot and the basic storyline-it is definetely aimed at a younger audience. It gives you a realistic mental image of the courtroom and all that happens in it. I would recommend this book to anyone aged between 9 and 16 years old.
Bethany-aged 10.
Bethany-aged 10.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I didn't realise before buying the book that it was targeted at a younger audience. I have read everything John Grisham has written and I really enjoyed this lovely story. A fabulous introduction for the next generation of readers. A great storyline which was easy to follow - I read it in a day. Grisham is at his best when he's writing about the courtroom and I found the up-to-date nature of this book a pleasure. I would definitely recommend it to readers of all ages.
40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Reviewers so far seem to have been disappointed. I always await Grisham's with joy, and read them as soon as I get hold of them. This was no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed it, despite the different style. Perhaps I should point out that I enjoy literature for younger people, which perhaps explains why I loved it and others here didn't... But then I wouldn't say it was only for the younger audience anyway. I thought it was nicely written, there seem to be things that haven't really been rounded off, but then, I read somewhere that this might be the start of a series ... which would make rounding everything off pointless. I certainly wouldn't level the same criticisms at it as others reviewing here.
Anyway, a quick read, I enjoyed it immensely, and look forward to the next book (whether or not it's a follow-up to this one!)
**Perhaps I should add, the back cover of the book says something along the lines of 'Grisham for a new generation of readers', which maybe explains the intended-audience shift... **
Anyway, a quick read, I enjoyed it immensely, and look forward to the next book (whether or not it's a follow-up to this one!)
**Perhaps I should add, the back cover of the book says something along the lines of 'Grisham for a new generation of readers', which maybe explains the intended-audience shift... **
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A great starter for getting children in to court room drama
Helen for Big Book Little Book
I have enjoyed many of John Grisham's books and was interested to see how his writing would translate into a children's book. Read more
I have enjoyed many of John Grisham's books and was interested to see how his writing would translate into a children's book. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Big Book Little Book
Brilliant
I love this writer and he did not let me down with this book. Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish
Published 8 days ago by Cas
Thorough enjoyed
Have always been a fan of anything that John Grisham writes but did not realise that Theodore Boone was targeted for a younger audience. I am an OAP and I truly enjoyed the story. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Taylor Phillips
i absoulte adored it
I can't believe not many people like it. Its a great book, one of Grisham's best. I find it extremely enjoyable, full of pleasure. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Me123
Disappointing.
A very short novel, far shorter than we've come to expect from Mr Grisham. The plot was simplistic and predictable and there are no sub plots and no complexity. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Not_harry
Disappointing
I wish I had known this was a children's book. I gave up on it and left it on the train somewhere near Bristol. I found reading the Metro more interesting.
Published 1 month ago by June
Theodore Boone
I read this in hardback edition, as I have done with all of my other John Grisham novels. I purchased them long before I had my Kindle for Christmas 2011. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David
Great
it is a great book 5 stars cannont wait till the next one John you are fab please write more
ive probaly learned more about law than goin to lectures
ive probaly learned more about law than goin to lectures
Published 3 months ago by rightman
Patronising and dull
I borrowed this book from the library, it was in the adult section, god knows why it is so patronising. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. TURNER
A Very Promising Start to a Series
Firstly, this book is written for younger readers. It is not written for adults. That being said, there is no reason why adults should not read and enjoy it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Hazel Jessiman
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