Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer

Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
Youth Fiction-Lower Level – GRISHAM

Theodore “Theo” Boone is a very smart 8th grader. When he grows up he can’t decide if he wants to be a lawyer or a judge. Theo’s parents are both lawyers and they have their own law firm called Boone and Boone. Theo’s Uncle Ike used to be a lawyer, but Theo only sees Uncle Ike on Mondays for 30 minutes and in an unspoken agreement Ike never comes around Theo’s parents. Theo likes to spend all his free time hanging out at the courthouse. He knows everyone there; clerks, bailiffs, lawyers and even judges. The biggest case that Strattenburg has ever had is about to start. Peter Duffy is on trial for the brutal murder of his wife. The case is all anyone can talk about. Theo’s friends always come to him for advice. Theo’s friend Julio asked for help in a big way. Julio has information about the murder case that will convict Peter Duffy of murdering his wife. Theo is now in a bind, the trial has already started but he knows a key piece of the story. He promised Julio that he would keep everything a secret so Julio would not get in trouble. Theo makes a very hard decision and asks his Uncle Ike for help. Theo hopes that Ike will be able to keep Julio's secret as well. Grisham leaves a cliffhanger at the end ensuring a sequel. Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer 2 is due out 2011.