Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham

Reviewed by Lucas Najera
Grade 5

Do you like mysteries and realistic fiction plus adventure and a little law? Then I have the book for you! It is Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham . John Grisham mainly writes adult books, but he has started writing a series for young adults. This is the first book in the series.

Theodore Boone is a kid who goes to school like any other kid. Both of his parents are lawyers, so Theodore loves law. After school he spends his afternoons at either the courthouse or his parents’ law firm. Naturally, he gets involved in a big trial that is going on. He is the only person that can help the prosecution who is doing rather poorly. What Theodore knows can change the whole outcome of the trial. It’s risky, but only he knows the whole truth. But he’s only 13 years old. Will anyone even believe him?

My evaluation of the book is that the author did a great job. I liked the conflict between a normal kid and how the truth enslaves him. Also, the author has other mysteries and crimes throughout the book in addition to the big trial, so Theodore can solve more than just one problem or crime. The author's writing of the Theodore character is just brilliant. I am actually learning more about law and becoming very interested. The author puts it together piece by piece just like a puzzle.

I highly recommend this book to everyone. It is one that you truly will not be able to put down. But good news when you finish this book...the next book in the series is now available.