Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer, by John Grisham

(Grades 4 - 6)

Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer, by John Grisham is a thoughtful read about a young man (13 yrs. old) who is trying to help solve the mystery of a murder committed in his hometown. Theodore's parents are both lawyers, so he has grown up listening to legal talk around the dinner table. Being an only child with busy parents, he has grown up entertaining himself by learning about the law. He usually just helps kids at school, but now he has a chance to help in a real murder case. However, he has to tread lightly because the main suspect has hired a well-known, hard hitting lawyer, and if Theodore tells what he knows, he may jeopardize the future of a young man who is an illegal immigrant. The ending is a good set-up for a sequel.

Reviewed by Susan A., Children's Services Staff