Books like Theodore Boone, kid lawyer by John Grisham
In the small town of Strattenburg, a bustling community of lawyers surrounds 13‑year‑old Theo Boone. Self‑confident and fiercely curious, Theo insists he already knows the courtroom. When a cold‑blooded killer threatens to slip through the state's legal cracks, only Theo’s insider knowledge may stop him. The book follows Theo’s quest to protect the town’s justice system.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: John Grisham
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