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Theodore Boone: The Activist

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Theodore Boone: The Activist follows young Theodore Boone, a keen and resourceful teenager with a strong interest in law. As he becomes actively involved in a local campaign against a new bypass construction, he encounters legal and ethical challenges. The book combines mystery and adventure, reflecting Theodore's determination to seek justice while tackling real-world issues in his community.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories about young heroes challenging the status quo. The narrative follows a budding legal enthusiast tackling environmental and civic issues, weaving suspense and legal intrigue that often complements John Grisham's adult novels. If you appreciate tales of activism, determined characters, and courtroom drama, this young adult story could be quite captivating for you.

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Theodore Boone: The Activist

John Grisham delivers high intensity legal drama for a new generation of readers in the fourth novel in his bestselling Theodore Boone series.

John Grisham delivers high intensity legal drama for a new generation of readers in the fourth novel in his bestselling Theodore Boone series.

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‘Best book ever!’ - 5-star reader review

Theodore Boone, young lawyer, has had a lot to deal with in his thirteen years, everything from kidnapping to murder. But he's come through it all and, with the law on his side, justice has always prevailed.

Sometimes, though, the law doesn't seem so just. His friend Hardie Quinn is about to have his family home bulldozed to make way for a bypass. Hardie is not the only one affected: other homes, businesses, and schools lie in the path of the road. Theo has to tell his friend the bad news: for once, the law isn't on his side, and there's very little anyone can do to end the destruction.

Theo joins the campaign to stop the road. But when he stumbles on a terrible secret about the corrupt men behind the plan — a secret it is illegal for him to know — Theo must figure out how to keep the developers from breaking the law without breaking it himself.

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John Grisham's Theodore Boone: The Activist is well-received for its engaging legal fiction tailored to a younger audience. Critics commend Grisham's ability to craft an intriguing mystery with comparisons to classic youthful sleuths like Nancy Drew. The book is recognised for its appeal to young readers and its potential to inspire interest in the legal field.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444728958

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Since The Firm in 1991, John Grisham has published a number one bestseller every year. His books have been translated into 45 languages and have sold over 350 million copies worldwide. Nine have been adapted to film, including The Firm, The Pelican Brief and A Time To Kill.

His first work of non-fiction, The Innocent Man, was adapted into a six-part Netflix docuseries; his second, Framed, highlights work with organisations dedicated to exonerating those who have been wrongfully convicted.

He is the two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was distinguished with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction.

John lives on a farm in central Virginia.

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