by John Grisham
First published 2011
Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone's world is turned upside down when his best friend April vanishes from her bedroom in the middle of the night. Theo puts his budding legal expertise to the test, chasing down leads and interrogating witnesses in a high-stakes hunt for the truth. As the clock ticks and the case grows more complex, Theo must confront his own fears and limitations to save his friend before it's too late.
Genres: mystery, thriller, young-adult, legal-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, high-stakes
217 pages · Hardcover · Dutton Books for Young Readers