Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
 First edition cover | |
| Author | John Grisham |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery fiction, Young adult |
| Publisher | Dutton Children's Books |
Publication date | 2010 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 263 (Hardcover 1st edition) |
| ISBN | 978-1-4447-1448-7 (Hardcover 1st edition), ISBN 978-1-4447-1449-4 (Trade Paperback) |
| Preceded by | N/A |
| Followed by | Theodore Boone: The Abduction |
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).[1] 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.[2]
Plot summary
The book centers on the murder of Myra Duffy. Her husband, Pete Duffy is on trial for murdering her as they had million dollar life insurances. Theo's friend's cousin is the only witness to the murder, but there is a problem. He is an illegal immigrant and is scared that if he comes forward he will be arrested. When Theo eventually persuades him to come forward, with the assurance that he won't be arrested, the judge calls a mistrial. The book ends on a cliffhanger.
Sequels
John Grisham has written five more books in the Theodore Boone series, which were published between 2011 and 2016.
External links
References
- ↑ Memmott, C. Grisham's kid lawyer Theodore Boone approaches the bench usatoday.com Books 25 May 2010 retrieved 15 September 2010
- ↑ John Grisham: how Theodore Boone came into being telegraph.co.uk 22 June 2010 retrieved 15 September 2010