Summary. The setting takes place in the town of Strattenburg. Strattenburg is where April lives and is where she was taken. April's abduction took place between 9:15 p.m., when she last spoke to Theodore Boone, and 3:30 a.m., when her mother entered her bedroom and realized she was gone.
Strattenburg, PennsylvaniaBoone is a kind, independent 13-year-old student who resides in the medium-sized city of Strattenburg, Pennsylvania, with his parents: Woods Boone, a real estate lawyer, and Marcella Boone, a divorce attorney. Theo dreams of following in their footsteps one day, becoming either a lawyer or judge.
The problem is that the witness is an illegal immigrant, so he doesn't want to go up to the court, or he might get arrested. Theo will have to find a way to convict Mr. Duffy before time runs out. Theo discusses what he should do about his problem with his Uncle Ike.
Theodore Boone: Kid LawyerInterest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZGrades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 6TMay 3, 2011
John Grisham is the author of 24 books, including The Firm and The Pelican Brief. The legal thriller Theodore Boone is his first children's book. Best-selling author John Grisham has written another legal thriller -- and this one is for kids.Jun 4, 2010
Theodore Boone series in order by John Grisham In each of these volumes, young Theo Boone will have to solve a different legal mystery. This means that these novels can be read as a standalone and therefore it's not mandatory that you read the Theodore Boone books in order.
Theo tells Judge Gantry about the witness. The judge decides to put Mr. Duffy into jail.
The end is that the judge calls a mistrial. That's it. Nothing was solved. The man who killed his wife is still free and living happily with his million dollars from her life insurance.
John Grisham Theodore Boone is a thirteen-year-old aspiring lawyer who uses his legal knowledge and investigative skills to solve crimes, and seek justice in court.
This is a terrific series for middle schoolers or elementary school kids with an advanced reading level. The content is pretty mature. Theodore Boone, the first book, is about a murder trial and the suspect is a slimy man suspected of killing his wife. But no more violent than most other books in this age group.
Celeste Martin The Theodore Boone books are definitely for kids, and they are about a murder mystery trial. However, same author, John Grisham, writes other books for adults.
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer is an upcoming film based on the book. Coming soon in 2020's.
Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk—and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom. But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much—maybe too much—he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial.
Take a chance, it's a quick read and even better listen once you get used to British narrator. Characters. Theodore Boone : A thirteen-year old boy who dreams of being a lawyer one day. He's loves Government class at his school with Mr. Mount, and he enjoys playing golf with his father.
Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk—and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom.
Well, the title is a little misleading, wonderkid Theodore Boone is not a licensed lawyer. Both of his parents are however legit and successful attorneys-at-law. TB loves the law and will one day be a damn good lawyer, he is 13 years old and an eighth grade student in this series.
An endearingly popular writer, he brings his knowledge of the court system and criminal procedure to his books. In most ways, Theodore Boone is a typical thirteen-year-old boy.
Theodore is worried this won’t be enough and that justice won’t be served. He has no idea what to do, and for the first time, he’s unsure whom to turn to for help. Theodore knows that if he tells his parents, they’ll insist that Bobby makes a testimony. This means Bobby must face immigration officials.
He learns about immigration law and what defenses Bobby might have to any legal challenges. In the meantime, Theodore is growing frustrated with the defense lawyer and his antics—Mr. Duffy is guilty, after all. It’s not fair that he should get away with it. Theodore asks his uncle Ike for help.
It’s not fair that he should get away with it. Theodore asks his uncle Ike for help. Ike tells him that they must go to Theodore’s parents with the information, and to not let Bobby come forward yet. The Boones are happy that Theodore comes to them with this, and they arrange to speak with the judge.
The Boones are very charitable, and they donate a lot of free time to helping the homeless and making donations. Theodore has grown up always wanting justice for those who need it. In the early chapters, Theodore spends a lot of time discussing legal procedure with his friends.
However, if Theodore doesn’t tell anyone, then he’s concealing evidence from the court. With all his legal knowledge, Theodore knows this is potentially a very serious offense. Theodore figures that his best plan is to convince Bobby to come forward with the evidence himself. This will not be an easy task.
Theodore can’t wait to tell the lawyers, but there’s a problem. Bobby is an illegal immigrant, and he can’t face anyone finding out. He refuses to make a statement or give his testimony. All he can do is give Theodore the information second-hand.