Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer

By: John Grisham

Narrated by: Richard Thomas

Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

A perfect murder...a faceless witness...a lone courtroom champion knows the whole truth....and he’s only 13 years old.

Meet Theodore Boone. In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only 13, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk - and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom.

But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much - maybe too much - he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth.The stakes are high, but Theo won’t stop until justice is served.

Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made John Grisham a number-one international best-seller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer will keep listeners guessing.

©2010 John Grisham (P)2010 Penguin

Critic reviews

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)

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

Can't wait to read more

What made the experience of listening to Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer the most enjoyable?

I was afraid it would not hold my attention, but I loved the characters and can't wait to read more.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Theodore Boone of course. He's not your regular kid and I love his passion for the law.

Which scene was your favorite?

Meeting with clients in his office, an old supply closet.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Fiercly protective of his clients. They come first.

another great story

as always, another novel by the author... loved it, nice short story, a must have

a little hard to follow, but overall pretty good

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

My 10 year old son read this book and I think it was worth the read because he loved the first book "the accused" and can't wait to read "the abduction".

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

He says the beginning was really slow and hard to follow but became more interesting towards the middle of the story.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

He thinks the narrator did a good job.

Was Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer worth the listening time?

yes

Children's Story

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I liked the book. It's a great childrens story!

If you’ve listened to books by John Grisham before, how does this one compare?

Doesn't compare.

What three words best describe Richard Thomas’s performance?

Richard was good.

Did Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer inspire you to do anything?

To be more careful not to buy a children's book.

Great all around!

Great book for kids and adults alike. Richard Thomas is like revisiting an old friend. He’s the best narrator in audible books.
A branch out from typical Grisham but still with the law based feel. I love them all and will probably listen a few times.

A kid should have a dream for isofe

Fantastc I have yet to read a Grisham book that I can put down
Can

I wish I could get my money back

This is an okay series for kids. I was unaware that it was for young adults.

Grisham With a Good Ending! Honest!!!

Grisham has gotten at least one foot off his liberal soapbox, swallowed some of his cynicism, and written a thoughtful and perceptive "feel good" story. The author has crawled inside the mind of Theo Boone, a generous and very precocious thirteen year old in love with the law and passionate about helping people. He just did not expect to be involved in catching a murderer. Theodore Boone will steal your heart whether you are thirteen or thirty-nine! When I need to relax, I re-listen to several chapters. Write a sequel, John.

Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer

Loved it! The story captures you immediately and carries you through to the end. The characters are as vivid as the story. You'll fly through this one as it is an easy read and you won't regret that you picked it up!

Pretty Good Story; Weak Denoument

Any additional comments?

John Grisham seems to know a lot about law and courtrooms; in that respect it was positive to learn something of a new subject, but the story, though it progressed well, lost counterpoint or
strength from little adversity. One character, kind of slimy, Omar Cheap (sp), the legal hanger -on
who purportedly accompanied trouble, only created a very few moments of tension or fear, whose appearance at the end was only a grimace when it could have been a growl. Thus the story lost
depth.

My preference was for more empathic interaction, or maybe lovingness or authenticity within the
family, as the communication between them seemed superficial a lot of the time, yet did have
good energy and a lot of faith in each other and forward motion. They also lived their values, which were those of wanting to support and aid those in need; this had a good feeling.

Theo's desire to help his friends and schoolmates is laudable, as well as famous in the school, which is how he acquires this problem, and he is humble enough to know when the situation is over his head. His seeking help ends up bringing a black sheep uncle back into the family fold, also very satisfying.

In conclusion, it was interesting, proceeding smoothly,and the protagonist is an attractive, poised and likable young character, but I was expecting, from the blurb, a bit more excitement.

The narration was average to my ear. Mr. Thomas, though possessing a pleasant voice, had speech mannerisms of emphasizing certain words which were not appropriate to the text, thus
making it less smooth and interesting. He did differentiate some characters, but very subtly.

A real fault though, were these highly questionable, badly placed musical interludes, relating to no textual change, or chapter, or climax. I was dumbfounded. Thankfully there were few of them.