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Theodore Boone: The Scandal

by John Grisham

A school scandal brings Theo into the investigation

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Awards & Recognition

  • Series recognition

    #1 New York Times bestselling series

    Theodore Boone is described as a #1 New York Times bestselling series.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A school scandal brings Theo into the investigation

Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows his way around Strattenburg’s legal world, but this case begins at school: an anonymous tip prompts an investigation into a suspicious rise in test scores at a nearby middle school. Theo’s knowledge of the situation places him between questions of fairness, loyalty to friends, and responsibility to his community. The book brings the series’ legal subject matter into the familiar setting of school life, with standardized testing and a cheating allegation driving the conflict.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for ages 9–12 interested in school-centered mysteries.
  • For young readers curious about law, investigations, and questions of fairness.
  • Suitable for readers following the Theodore Boone series; the packet lists this as one of its later installments.

Themes

Academic integrityLoyalty and friendshipCommunity responsibilityLaw and investigation

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Book overview

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES - Kid lawyer Thedore Boone is tested like never before in a series that's been hailed as "classic Grisham" (Los Angeles Times)!

"Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist."--The New York Times

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 quick instincts to protect his friends and stand up for his community.

Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone's trials and triumphs will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Don't miss any of John Grisham's acclaimed novels for young readers!
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
Theodore Boone: The Abduction
Theodore Boone: The Accused
Theodore Boone: The Activist
Theodore Boone: The Fugitive
Theodore Boone: The Scandal
Theodore Boone: The Accomplice
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