Theodore Boone

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.

John Grisham's debut into books for young readers is a hit~ I enjoyed getting to know smart, funny Theodore. For those adults who don't like all the intricate courtroom drama and/or graphic descriptions of the crime, this is for you. A great start to a new series, (which may leave younger readers dissatisfied if they don't know it).