The Accused (Theodore Boone) - Hardcover

Grisham, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525425764 ISBN 13: 9780525425762

Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books, 2012

Synopsis

Theodore Boone is back! And he's ready for his next big case

Theo Boone might only be thirteen, but he's already uncovered key evidence in a groundbreaking murder trial and discovered the truth behind his best friend's abduction. Now with the latest unfolding of events in Strattenburg, Theo will face his biggest challenge yet.

Filled with the intrigue and page-turning suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone's adventures will keep readers enthralled until the very last page.

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Review:

-"John Grisham is about as good a storyteller as we've got." --The New York Times Book Review

-"Another swift Grisham thrillerette." --The New York Times on The Abduction

-"Theo is a terrific character, an everyman kind of kid. . . . There are many positive messages wrapped in this entertaining story that appeals to the kid in all of us." --USA Today, on The Abduction

Added praise for the Theodore Boone series

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

"Classic Grisham." -The Los Angeles Times

"Smartly written." -- USA Today

"Grisham is an absolute master."--Washington Post

"Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk."--Chicago Sun-Times

"Gripping . . . I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery."--Scholastic News

Book Description:

Innocence is not always the best defence.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0525425764
• ISBN 13: 9780525425762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 271