Theodore Boone is back, and he’s facing his most dangerous case yet. As Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself in the middle of the battle. When he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, Theo will confront bigger risks than ever to himself and those he loves. But even face-to-face with danger, Theodore Boone will do whatever it takes to stand up for what’s right.
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Theodore Boone: The Activist
By: John Grisham
ISBN-10: 9780525425779
ISBN-13 : 978-0525425779
Publisher : Dutton Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (May 21, 2013)
Language : English
Hardcover: 304 pages
Reading Age : 10+ years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.75 x 1.12 x 8.56 inches
Item Weight : 1.03 pounds
$12.28 $9.82
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Jonathan –
First and foremost, I am a teenager who has read every book of this series., I’ve been keeping an eye on the release date of this book for a couple months after getting my hands on the third installment of this series. Amazon was really quick and arrived on the day it was released (preordered)., Overall, I did like the novel, giving it a sold B+. It included some modern topics that are currently being debated. It doesn’t follow the previous installments where Theo Boone focuses on Pete Duffy and the murder case; it was very refreshing and showed Theo’s continued strength to fight for what he thinks is right., The book includes politics (it will become very obvious), environmental issues, and the shady business Mr.Boone does. It does get a little bit bloody halfway through, but I felt the ending was a bit rushed and wished the ending could be a bit better. I was surprised Theo knew what “eminent domain” is, but has no idea where tax dollars go, basic economy, or what an “activist” is. Simply put, it’s glaringly unrealistic., The book is pretty good. I cannot wait for the fifth installment.
bames –
This book is the fourth book of the Theodore Boone Series. The series is all about Theo who is the only child of two lawyers. His father is an estate lawyer and his mother is a divorce lawyer. Theo loves the law and plans to be a famous trial lawyer some day. He loves the law so much that he has his own small “law office” within his parents’ offices. He gives advice and helps out friends as much as he can., In this fourth book of the series, Theo is faced with a problem that has something to do with budgets. He is very sad to learn that budget cuts are forcing his school to make certain changes. But, as there are cutbacks on one hand, the town council is considering voting on a project that will cost $200 million dollars. To make things much more worrisome, Theo’s friend Hardie asks him whether the government can simply take the land that has been in his family for almost a century just to build something., As he and his friends are spending some time fishing on the property that Hardie’s family calls their own, his dog Judge gets brutally attacked by men who claim to be surveyors. They even shoved one of the boys and was rough with Theo himself. Judge is lucky to be alive and Theo’s parents take the men to Animal Court for cruelty., Theo has to explain about eminent domain and I have to admit that the explanation is clear and easy to understand especially for young children. The concept of acting on something that kids passionately care about is well presented., However, the story starts out rather slowly. It only picks-up after an incident at the Quinn property which is pretty far into the book.
Arty B. –
I have read all of the books in this series, and most of the other Grisham books. I have seen several reviews that said this and the others in the series were unbelievable and kids don’t talk and act like the kids in this book. Let me say, from not only having kids that were this age, to having been a middle school teacher, to having been involved in Scouting for many years, to having my children come to my office at times – I can say that kids are absolutely like the kids in the book. I will also say that I found myself slipping back to my own years of that age… and if nothing else, that is a good reason to read the book. All of the Grisham books don’t have to be legal thrillers. It is just another avenue, but people do the same thing in his books…. they read to escape, to get a diversion, to see someone else’s problems, etc. This book and the series will do that for you. In the end, How many can honestly say that at some point they haven’t told one of those “back when I was in High School stories” or told their kids: ” You don’t know what it is really like to have to….” For that alone, read and enjoy and go back to your own childhood, and be reminded that it wasn’t always as good as you remember now. Become a kid again for a bit, let things go and feel better.
Bing C. Dionida –
I’m not the type to give away books. Really. You can review it over and over but seriously. You can never tell how much you like a writer…no matter what the story is., If you like John Grisham…then you’ll like this book. In fact, it will help convert a younger reader who likes to read…into reading more complicated John Grisham Novels., My mom and I always talk about people with Dementia or Alzheimers. We’ve come to the conclusion that Reading will Help. Seriously. If you read and you think about scenery. Colors of hair, the car, the building. The texture. using words that make your mind REACT or THINK. It will help stave off the horrible suffering of Dementia or Alzheimers. If it doesn’t….well, i just can’t believe that reading doesn’t help., I got my mom to try reading this…she’s not big into books. She liked magazines, especially tabloids. This got her excited. It got her to read another Theodore Boone book then another. Then she wanted to read a more adult John Grisham book. Well, what can I say? Its good to see my mom reading my books., Share your books with your friends and family. Teach them to read. Their health may be at stake.
Kindle Customer –
This book motivates the reader to get involved and stand up for what you believe. I couldn’t put it down.