Theodore Boone: The Scandal - by John Grisham (Paperback)

About the Book

Future lawyer Theodore Boone finds himself in the middle of a cheating scandal when an anonymous tip leads the Strattenberg school board to investigate suspicious standardized testing scores at another local middle school.

Book Synopsis

#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

Review Quotes

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."--Los Angeles Times

"Smartly written . . . Theo is a terrific character, an everyman kind of kid."--USA Today

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

"Gripping . . . Everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone."--Scholastic News

About the Author

John Grisham is the author of numerous #1 bestsellers, including the Theodore Boone series. His books have been translated into nearly fifty languages. Grisham is a two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction. He lives on a farm in central Virginia.