"Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist." —The New York Times
Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone thought the danger had passed, but he’s about to face off against an old adversary: accused murderer and fugitive Pete Duffy.
On a field trip to Washington, DC, Theo spots a familiar face on the Metro: Duffy, who jumped bail and was never seen again. Theo’s quick thinking helps bring Duffy back to Strattenburg to stand trial. But now that Duffy knows who he is, Theo is in greater danger than he’s ever been in before. Even when everything is on the line, Theodore Boone will stop at nothing to make sure a killer is brought to justice.
This smart, fast-paced legal thriller for young readers is the newest adventure for clever and determined kid lawyer Theo Boone.
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"Theo is a terrific character, an everyman kind of kid... There are many positive messages wrapped in this entertaining story that appeals to the kid in all of us."
— USA Today
“Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist.”
— New York Times, praise for the seriesSmartly written.
— USA TodayGripping . . . I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone.
— Scholastic NewsThe excitement grips readers from the very first page... Readers young and old will embrace the smart and spirited Theo Boone.
— BookPageAnother swift Grisham thrillerette.
— The New York Times“Smartly written.”
— USA Today, praise for the series“Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk.”
— Chicago Sun-Times, praise for the series" This should be listed as a children's book. Grisham continues to be a great author, but Theodore Boone is not directed towards adults. "
— Robert, 7/25/2016John Grisham is the author of more than thirty-five novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. Thirty-three of his crime thrillers have made the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list
Richard Thomas, a film and television actor, is best known for his role as John-Boy Walton on the CBS television series, The Waltons. His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy, as well as two Golden Globe nominations. Also an audiobook narrator, he has read numerous books, including John Grisham’s Theodore Boone series.