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" fantastic book and a great character. I keep reading (listening to these books!!!! "
- david, 5/21/2019
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" Max and I are reading this book while we are driving to his many commitments (lacrosse, swimming, drum lessons, sleepovers...). It is pretty neat way to get a kid interested in the law and our legal system. John Ghrisham does a fine job explaining it all in kid language (that works for me, too). With a 13 year old boy as the book's namesake and the murder trial he gets immersed into, the story clips along and has no trouble holding Max's interest "It's exciting though it is not as much fun as FPS games on the Xbox", he says. "
- Nina, 2/11/2014
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" Almost as good as the books he writes for adults..... "
- Xavier, 2/5/2014
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" I want to know what happens... "
- Michal, 2/2/2014
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" I guess I realized this would be young adult fiction before I started reading but this is really young adult fiction. Really, really young. Quick read, easy characters, not quite believable but then, does it have to be? Pleasant but no cigar. "
- Sharon, 1/12/2014
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" Very exciting and heart pounding. Every chapter got more suspenseful. "
- Dtroygb, 1/6/2014
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" Read this aloud to the family. We really enjoyed it. It is an interesting and engaging story, and it does a great job of introducing key facets of the judicial system. I would recommend it to anyone who wants either (1) wants to trick their kids into learning a little more about the judicial system by hiding it in a good story or (2) who would like to learn more about the legal system themselves in such a story! "
- Rodney, 1/4/2014
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" Kid lawyer save the day. Just another fun read. "
- Muazam, 12/28/2013
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" One of the first books in a LOOOONG time that I actually enjoyed when it wasn't a fantasy. The only reason I even tried it is because my grandma suggested it, so we did a book switch-off where I then gave her a Harry Potter book to try because she doesn't read fantasy. In this book, I was interested in the law and court system involved, and most importantly, the author's style of writing. It was flowing, fun-to-read, and even humorous at times. "
- Tsahinstudents.nssd112.org, 12/25/2013
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" The book, at 260+ pages seemed to drag. It gave great background on legal terms and practices, but there was very little to keep me engrossed, other than the accomplishment of finishing the novel. "
- Bettina, 12/24/2013
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" This is totally embarrassing. But it was a good read, full of action, lawyerly in a kid-friendly way, compelling problems. it was cute. will i read another? probably not. but there's a reason john grisham is a best seller. "
- Caitlinleah, 12/24/2013
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" This was a really good book! I just wish that the end hadn't been so abrupt-- I seriously went back and looked to see if there were any pages torn out. :) "
- Brianna, 12/12/2013
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" This was a fun read. Book one of a series for young adults, but an excellent legal primer no matter what your age. It was nice to get away from the author's more complex stories. It was a very enjoyable book and actor Richard Thomas did a very nice job narrating the audio book. "
- Mr., 12/6/2013
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" This book was a really easy read. However this book was hard to put down and was very suspenseful, one of my favorite mystery books. "
- Alyssa, 11/28/2013
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" The plot was interesting, but it could have used a little more action. The foreshadowing makes it seem as though the sequel will have more action and suspense in it. "
- Katelin, 9/24/2013
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" This book was great! The descriptions about lawyers and how the court works were great. The story had a great plot and I learned a few new words. I recommend to the person reading this to read this book. "
- Abel, 4/15/2013
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" A good first time juvenile book....I enjoyed it and hope he does another... "
- Katherine, 3/17/2013
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" Neat One..! "
- Sanjayan, 3/3/2013
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" It's Grisham Lite, but I still liked it. "
- Charlynn, 1/3/2013
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" I liked it very much "
- Jim, 12/4/2012
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" This is an amazing book that everyone should read it! "
- Claire, 9/15/2012
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" I actually thought that Theo would be the one who would charge Duffy. Darn it. But I think I've learned quite a few legal stuff from this book since it was brought down to layman terms (Thank God!). Hopefully the next book would be much better.... "
- Don, 8/2/2012
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" My daughter liked it more then I so that is all that really matters. It was ok, a nice intro into mystery books for young people. I'm sure we will be reading more. "
- Jodie, 7/16/2012
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" I just couldn't get into this YA tale by Grisham. One of those books I just couldn't finish. "
- Debra, 6/16/2012
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" Great book. Up there in my top twenty. "
- Elijah, 6/9/2012
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" I could not put this book away and read it within a couple hours. Recommend it to everyone and is probably a book that I will read over and over again. Really nicely written. "
- Geraldine, 12/4/2011
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" I enjoyed this book and hope my kids will like it, too. "
- Kidsbookworm, 11/29/2011
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" I liked the lawyer drama involved in this book and how the kid worked his way into the courtroom to try and help solve the case. It's a good mystery for those who like mysteries. "
- Kevin, 8/12/2011
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" Different slant on courtrom drama told through the eyes of a very intelligent 13yr old, Never the less it was enjoyable.
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- Sally, 5/20/2011
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" The book was just ok. The ending was pretty meak, I really expected something more to happen. Overall an easy read, but really needed more suspense to keep me hooked.
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- Laura, 5/16/2011
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" I love John Grisham. This was an easy-read, based around a 13-year old law-fascinated boy. Good read!
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- Danielle, 5/15/2011
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" I kept wondering how all the loose ends would tie up by the end of the book, and sure enough - they didn't. Left me hanging on several matters which I'd like to have known more about. But a quick and entertaining read. My nephew turned 13 today and he surely is nothing like Theodore Boone!!
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- Kyllei, 5/15/2011
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" I liked John Grisham's story about a 13 yr old boy who wants to grow up to be a lawyer like his parents. He is smart and sensitive and gives legal advice to his peers.
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- Janie, 5/12/2011
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" "As with all other Grisham novels, the end was a dud. It could not keep the thrill levels of the introduction in place. Overall, not a bad read.
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- Zeus_sooraz, 5/12/2011
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" ini buku john grishan pertama yang kubaca, walaupun sudah lama punya beberapa bukunya. Ceritanya menurutku kurang seru tapi lumayan bisa namabh pengetahuan tentang istilah2 di dalam sidang pengadilan.
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- sinta, 5/6/2011
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" i think it was the best book ive read
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- Zachary, 5/6/2011
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" Didn't realize this was a children's book at first. But then it made sense once I figured out why JG was describing every big word and how the judicial system works. Good read.
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- Bryan, 5/4/2011
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