Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in Strattenburg. He has even helped bring a fugitive to justice. But even a future star lawyer like Theo has to deal with statewide standardized testing. When an anonymous tip leads the school board to investigate a suspicious increase in scores at another local middle school, Theo finds himself thrust in the middle of a cheating scandal. With insider knowledge and his future on the line, Theo must follow his keen instincts to do what’s right in the newest case for clever kid lawyer Theo Boone. “Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist.” — The New York Times “Smartly written.” — USA Today “Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk.” — Chicago Sun-Times “Classic Grisham.” — The Los Angeles Times
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Theodore Boone: The Scandal
By: John Grisham
ISBN-10: 0525426396
ISBN-13 : 978-0525426394
Publisher : Dutton Books for Young Readers; First Edition (May 10, 2016)
Language : English
Hardcover: 224 pages
Reading Age : 9+ years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.88 x 0.81 x 8.5 inches
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
$11.33 $9.06
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Michael G Kurilla –
The Scandal is John Grisham’s latest Theodore Boone adventure. This time out, Theo and friends are taking standardized tests for all eighth grade students in the state. One of Theo’s friends is told of possible cheating by teachers at another school to help their students to the detriment of Theo and his friends. One anonymous letter later, the town is immersed in a scandal. Theo is involved through his mother who ends up defending the teachers from the charge of conspiracy., This time out Theo plays a much smaller role in the overall resolution of the major issue. His involvement is limited to getting the judge to push back the hearing to later in the day so Theo can attend. While he does have inside information, he plays everything pretty cool and remains aloof of the proceedings. He does have the opportunity to offer some legal advice to a friend and takes another round in Animal Court (although pretty much losing the case). Overall, Theo is more a spectator, watching out for a friend, rather than integrally involved in resolving the mystery which is not much of a mystery to begin with., Grishman is a bit preachy with the this offering, clearly outlining his thoughts on standardized testing. At the same time, he does a good job of demonstrating the difference between breaking the law and merely doing something wrong. Perhaps Theo is ready for high school and a new set of experiences and adventures.
Merritt G Claude –
I love what this author write. But, I didn’t know it was a children’s book. I would have sent it to my grandson in another state. And now with the COVID, I can’t even bring it to him, and going to the Post office to mail it is also somewhat dangerous. It should have been identified in the AMAZON cite as a children’s book.
sherwood –
Story about how teachers care for and help their students achieve positive results. Good story about real life issues and how they are handled.
MIKE BENNETT –
Just as you would expect, a great series for young adults to seniors. Another great selection of books without any foul language.
Amazon Customer –
Very pleased