October 4, 2011
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Theodore Boone: The Abduction

Theodore Boone: The Abduction by John Grisham (Dutton Books 2011)

In Grisham’s second book in the Theodore Boone series, the “kid lawyer” gets his friends to help in the search  for his best friend, April Finnemore.  She disappeared from her bedroom at night with no signs of a struggle or break-in. The police investigation continues to hit deadends and the small town’s fear of the worst builds.

Theo gets help from his Uncle Ike who is considered by some to be one of the town characters. Since Theo’s parents are lawyers, he has developed skills beyond the usual 13-year-old. He knows many people at the courthouse and experiences his first courtroom drama in hopes of saving a bird from the ultimate punishment.

The publisher of “The Abduction” recommends this mystery for kids under 13. However, reviews of the book come from adult fans of John Grisham novels as well. We enjoyed the fast-paced adventure and think you will too. The author’s gift of storytelling makes another chapter in Theo’s life an enjoyable read. For more about Theodore Boone, take a look at our first review of the “Kid Lawyer.”

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Judge Tom is the founder and moderator of AsktheJudge.info. He is a retired juvenile judge and spent 23 years on the bench. He has written several books for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including 'Teen Cyberbullying Investigated' (Free Spirit Publishing) and 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing). In 2020, the American Bar Association published "Cyberbullying Law," the nation's first case-law book written for lawyers, judges and law students. When he's not answering teens' questions, Judge Tom volunteers with the American Red Cross and can be found hiking, traveling and reading.

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  • Tulsa Divorce Lawyers
    October 5, 2011 8:57 am count( 0 )

    Theodore Boone: The Abduction sounds like a good read for young people – thanks for sharing.