by John Grisham
First published 2019
Thirteen-year-old legal prodigy Theodore Boone's best friend Woody is in serious trouble. Caught up in a convenience store robbery, Woody faces juvenile detention despite his innocence. With time running out, Theo must put his budding legal skills to the test to keep Woody out of jail and clear his name. In a race against the clock, Theo navigates the complexities of the justice system, relying on his sharp instincts and unshakable moral compass to outwit prosecutors and identify the real culprit. But as the trial nears, Theo realizes the price of his friend's freedom may be higher than he ever imagined. In the end, Theo must decide how far he's willing to go to protect the people he loves.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, young-adult, legal-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: race-against-the-clock, underdog
240 pages · Paperback · Hodder Paperback