The Scandal
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 5.5 hour read

The Scandal

By John Grisham

Part of the Theodore Boone series

A young legal prodigy uncovers a school cheating scandal, risking his future to seek justice.

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240 pages· 40,190 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone, a budding lawyer, faces a new challenge when a cheating scandal rocks his town. With an anonymous tip sparking an investigation into suspicious test scores, Theo's insider knowledge becomes crucial. As he navigates the murky waters of academic deceit, Theo must rely on his instincts to uncover the truth. Will he manage to expose the culprits without jeopardizing his own future? In this gripping tale, Theo's determination and legal acumen are put to the ultimate test, making for a thrilling adventure that questions the cost of doing what's right.

From the publisher

Theodore Boone returns in this sixth adventure from international and worldwide bestseller John Grisham! Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in Strattenburg. He has even helped bring a fugitive to justice. But even a future star lawyer like Theo has to deal with statewide standardized testing. When an anonymous tip leads the school board to investigate a suspicious increase in scores at another local middle school, Theo finds himself thrust in the middle of a cheating scandal. With insider knowledge and his future on the line, Theo must follow his keen instincts to do what’s right in the newest case for clever kid lawyer Theo Boone. Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist.–The New York Times Smartly written.–USA Today Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk.–Chicago Sun-Times Classic Grisham.–The Los Angeles Times

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
240
Words
40,190
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
Books about cheatingBooks about middle schoolBooks about law and crimeBooks about law and legislationBooks about judges and lawyers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~R
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
182532
Publication
Published
May 2, 2017
First published
January 1, 2016
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780147510198

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