Theodore
Boone is a thirteen-year old boy who loves everything about the justice system.
He’s on friendly terms with judges, police officers and lawyers. He attends as
many court trials as he can, school is the only thing preventing him for attending
more, he provides legal advice to his school mates. Theo even defends some of
his classmates in animal court. Not surprisingly, both of his parents are
lawyers, and he, too wants to become one.
With
readers, the adventures of Theodore Boone begin when the murder of a woman
takes place in the small city of Strattenburg. The accused is the
victim’s husband, a prominent business man. However, the evidence is
circumstantial. Then from out of nowhere, Theo is presented with information
that could break the case wide open, concrete evidence on exactly who committed
the crime. But there’s only one problem, he can’t mention it to anyone.
This is an
entertaining book for young readers and adults. It starts off a bit slow but
gradually picks up speed after the first 60 pages. At times I found it quite
amusing and had laugh-out-loud moments while coming home on the public
transportation from work.
It also
provides a great introduction to the judicial system for kids and those of us
who know little about it.
This is
definite read for young readers.
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