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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer

Description

A perfect murder
A faceless witness
A lone courtroom champion knows the whole truth . . . and he’s only thirteen years old
Meet Theodore Boone

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 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 #1 international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer will keep readers guessing and pages turning.

Reviews

Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2010-09-06
Summary: "Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer"



This book is definitely not Grisham's best. It was entertaining, and a very fast read.

A child could easily read, understand this book, and obtain some knowledge of legal law.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-09-02
Summary: "7th grader just finished"

Although I haven't yet read the book, one of my seventh grade students beat me to it, he totally enjoyed it. Everyday he told me it was a good book. He finished it today and we spent time looking online for when we might expect the second book to be released. He can't wait! Hey, if a kid reads it and can't wait for the next one, I'm all for it!!!

Now it's my turn to read it!

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Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2010-09-01
Summary: "Not worth reading"

I read this book and found it unrealistic and just a quick slap dash novel put together.Not worth reading.How can a thirteen year old boy present the main witness of a murder case.

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Rating: 1 / 5
Date: 2010-09-01
Summary: "A great book to keep kids from reading ever again"

I don't get it. Really, I don't. There's no action, nothing particularly interesting happens, there are strange diversions into Animal Court and for some reason, Grisham thinks 13 year old boys wouldn't admit to having girlfriends.

Also, this kid watches Perry Mason nightly and can explain the complexities of bankruptcy law, but randomly doesn't know what being held in contempt of court might mean.

The story is riddled with inconsistencies that you wouldn't notice if the story wasn't plodding on at a snail's pace with telling where you should be showing and showing what could've been told--including several repeated conversations where the same thing is explained over and over again.

It was such an interesting premise. A kid lawyer and Grisham set up some other boys in the class (oh, btw, this school isn't coed--girls and boys go to the same school but do not attend the same classes. What? Why? There's no valid plot reason for this. Grisham should've considered another century to set this story in) as being inventive and having their own talents that would've made a great kid gang, but alas. We are left with Theodore, legal sue.

This book is depressingly bad. If you want kids to stop reading, this is the book to help them along that path.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-08-30
Summary: "Surprised so many didn't Like It!!"

I am done and tired of novels like James Patterson. I have read so many of his violent cookie cutter novels, that I am done with him. What I loved about Grisham is his great story telling abilities. I think that one can argue over which of his books are great and which ones are lacking. What I love about him is that he does try to build his characters made of themselves and not built on pure violence. I don't waht to feel like I am watching a showtime special movie. I want to feel like I am watching Law and Order. Of course due to the subject matter there is always going to be some violence, but he doesn't over do it for the show of the book.

With that said I really did like Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer. I loved his character of working hard, having goals for a career, being excited about something other than video games, excited that his parents and him invested in others and not just themselves. I am excited that this young man worked hard. He cared for his family and others and about the law. As far as excitment goes, I found it just right. Not every book is going to leave you wanting to stay up all night to finish. It doesn't mean it isn't good. I really loved this book and can't wait for the next book. From the way he wrote this book you can tell it is meant to be set up for a series of storys. I hope it is successful.!!!