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Theodore Boone: The Scandal

Theodore Boone 6
By John Grisham
Series: Theodore Boone
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Theodore Boone: The Scandal by John Grisham follows a young aspiring lawyer, Theo Boone, who finds himself embroiled in an academic cheating scandal. As he unravels the mystery, Theo faces moral dilemmas and navigates the challenges of seeking justice while balancing his responsibilities as a student. The story offers a gripping mix of legal intrigue and youthful adventure.
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You might enjoy this gripping young adult novel if you're fascinated by courtroom drama and love tales of clever young protagonists getting involved in real-life issues. With its mix of suspense and insightful exploration of justice, it offers a captivating read for those who enjoy solving mysteries and are curious about the legal world.

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

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‘I’m the lawyer, and you’re the client. My advice to you is to bury this and not tell a soul. Never. Got it?’

Theodore Boone: The Scandal follows Theodore Boone, courtroom hero and the only kid lawyer in town, who is facing a tough week at school due to his exams.

Things take a turn for the worse when a huge scandal is revealed by none other than his best friend, April. And when April makes a decision that Theodore advises against, the scandal suddenly blows up and is all over the news.

Their futures are on the line and April is running scared. Can Theodore find a way to reverse the damage and save several lives from ruin?

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    Half the man, twice the lawyer. In the small city of Strattenburg, a place filled with lawyers, Theo Boone stands out - and he's only thirteen years old. Despite his young age, Theo has an extraordinary grasp of the law, as he mingles with judges, policemen, and court clerks, often knowing more than some practising attorneys. His dream is to...
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    You don't need to have superpowers to be a hero.Theodore Boone is back in a new adventure, and the stakes are higher than ever. When his best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no one, not even Theo Boone - who knows April better than anyone - has answers. As fear ripples through his...
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  • Theodore Boone: The Accomplice
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  • Theodore Boone: The Scandal
    ‘I’m the lawyer, and you’re the client. My advice to you is to bury this and not tell a soul. Never. Got it?’ Theodore Boone: The Scandal follows Theodore Boone, courtroom hero and the only kid lawyer in town, who is facing a tough week at school due to his exams. Things take a turn for the worse when a...
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  • Theodore Boone: The Fugitive
    He was supposed to be having fun with his friends, not playing detective and stalking a serial killer. Theodore Boone: The Fugitive by John Grisham features Theodore Boone, a teenage lawyer and courtroom hero, who is on a class trip seeing the sights of the capital city. But he hadn't counted on seeing the most wanted man in the history...
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  • Theodore Boone 6-Book Box Set
    Theodore Boone 6-Book Box Set
    A brand new box set featuring the first six books in the bestselling Theodore Boone series from the master of the modern legal thriller, John Grisham. Join Theo's adventures from the beginning in this deluxe box set collection of the first six Theodore Boone books: Kid Lawyer, The Abduction, The Accused, The Activist, The Fugitive, and The Scandal. Brimming with...
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  • Theodore Boone: The Accused
    ‘Truly gripping!’ - 5-star reader review Theodore Boone: The Accused features Theodore Boone, a thirteen-year-old who knows more about the law than most adult lawyers. He certainly never expected to become a victim of crime himself. But then his bike is vandalised, he's attacked while doing his homework, and, worst of all, framed for a robbery. When stolen computer equipment...
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  • Theodore Boone: The Activist
    ‘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...
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Theodore Boone: The Scandal receives praise for its engaging legal fiction tailored for young readers. The book is highlighted for its gripping mystery and is compared to classic youth detective series for its appeal. Critics commend Grisham's skilled storytelling, engaging young readers in the legal world while providing thrilling narrative aspects.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444767735

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 199g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

John Grisham is the author of twenty-five novels, one work of non-fiction, one collection of short stories, and four novels for young readers. His works are translated into thirty-eight languages. He lives in Virginia and Mississippi.

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