Kid Lawyer
Sale price
$474
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010 · Est. 7 hour read

Kid Lawyer

By John Grisham

Part of the Theodore Boone series

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

3.8/5 Goodreads · 42,954 ratings
288 pages· 50,722 words· Est. 7 hour read
$4.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon.

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
288
Words
50,722
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
Books about law and crimeBooks about murder trialsBooks about the justice systemBooks about young protagonistsBooks about judges and lawyers
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from John Grisham

Explore John's bookshelf
A Time to Kill
#1 in Series
Sale price
$3500

A Time to Kill

1989

The Boys from Biloxi

2022

The Street Lawyer

1998

The Appeal

2008
The series

The Theodore Boone series

See the whole series

The Abduction

Ages 9–12 · 2010
Sale price
$899

The Accused

Ages 8–12 · 2012

The Activist

Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Fugitive

Ages 8–12 · 2015
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Story Collector

Ages 9–12 · 2018

Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls

Ages 9–13 · 2017

Framed!

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Into the Lion's Den

Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Language of Spells

Ages 10–14 · 2018

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Ages 8–12 · 2017

From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Ages 8–12 · 2020
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
137599
Publication
Published
May 7, 2019
First published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781984816535

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo