The Accused
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Accused

By John Grisham

Part of the Theodore Boone series

A young lawyer must clear his name in a robbery case.

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271 pages· 54,215 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Theodore Boone, a young lawyer, faces his toughest challenge yet when he's accused of robbery. With his reputation at stake and evidence mounting, Theo must navigate dangerous threats and bend the rules to prove his innocence. As the town of Streenburg focuses on a high-profile murder trial, Theo's fight for justice becomes a thrilling race against time. Will he uncover the truth before it's too late?

From the publisher

Book 3 in the thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestselling author John Grisham Big trouble is brewing for Theodore Boone. While all of Streenburg anxiously awaits the new trial of infamous murder suspect Pete Duffy, problems arise for their own kid lawyer. There’s been a robbery and Theo is the accused. His reputation is on the line, and with the evidence building against him–and dangerous threats looming–Theo will do whatever it takes to prove his innocence–even if it means breaking a few rules. Filled with the intrigue and page-turning suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone’s adventures will keep readers enthralled until the very last page.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
271
Words
54,215
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
Books about stealingBooks about law and crimeBooks about judges and lawyersBooks about coming of ageBooks about middle school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~T
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
151574
Publication
Published
April 9, 2013
First published
January 1, 2012
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142426135

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