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4.3/5 Barnes & Noble Language English Publication date 2010 Originally published 2010 | Country United States Publisher [[Bananas
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Pages 263 (Hardcover 1st edition) Page count 263 (Hardcover 1st edition) Followed by Theodore Boone: The Abduction Genres Legal thriller, Young adult fiction Similar Works by John Grisham, Theodore Boone Series books, Young adult fiction books | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer, known as Theodore Boone: Young Lawyer in the UK, is a 2010 legal thriller and the first novel by John Grisham for middle grade children (8-13 year olds). It is the first in a series about Theodore Boone. Grisham jokingly said in an interview that he wanted to catch up with Harry Potter, since his number one place was taken in the bestsellers.
The book centres on the murder of Myra Duffy. Her husband, Pete Duffy is on trial for murdering her as they had million dollar life insurances. Theo knows an illegal immigrant who knows the truth, but he is too scared to come forward in case of being arrested.
Theodore Boone: The Abduction (2011) is the second book in the series of Theodore Boone. It is written by John Grisham and is the second book that he has written for 8-13 year olds. The third book is called Theodore Boone: The Accused and went on sale on May 15, 2012. The fourth book "Theodore Boone: The Activist", came out May 21, 2013. The fifth book "Theodore Boone: The Fugitive", is now on the market as of May 12, 2015.