Kid Lawyer

Written by John Grisham

Book #1 in the Theodore Boone series

A young legal prodigy holds the key to solving a murder trial.

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288 pages· 50,722 words· Est. 7 hour read· 790L

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Bookroo's summary

In Strattenburg, thirteen-year-old Theo Boone dreams of courtroom glory. But when he stumbles upon a secret that could sway a murder trial, Theo is thrust into a high-stakes legal battle. With a killer poised to walk free, Theo must navigate the adult world of justice to ensure the truth prevails. Can this young courtroom champion outsmart seasoned lawyers and bring a murderer to justice? The tension mounts as Theo races against time, armed only with his wits and determination. Dive into a world of suspense where the fate of justice rests on the shoulders of a kid lawyer.

From the publisher

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.

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