Books About Court Systems

The Best Court Systems Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about court systems? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Shackled
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Our 1 Favorite Books About Court Systems

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2024

Shackled

By Candy J Cooper

Judges profit from sentencing kids to detention. Uncover the scandal.

192 pages· 36,653 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 728 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: In Pennsylvania, two judges harshly sentenced over 2,500 children to a for-profit detention center, pocketing cash in return. As the center filled, a pattern of corruption emerged. Discover the shocking truth behind one of the largest violations of children's rights in American legal history. What sinister forces allowed this to happen, and who will hold them accountable?
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