• The Activist

  • Theodore Boone
  • By: John Grisham
  • Narrated by: Richard Thomas
  • Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (690 ratings)

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The Activist

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Richard Thomas
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Publisher's summary

Though he's only 13, Theodore Boone has spent more time in the courtroom than almost anywhere else, and there's always a new adventure waiting. After being falsely accused of vandalism and theft, Theo is happy to finally be out of the hot seat, once more dispensing legal advice to friends and community members, when an exciting new case demands his urgent attention.

©2013 John Grisham (P)2013 Penguin Audio

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Great way to introduce the judicial process to young adults

The book is well rotten to pick the interest to young adults about the judicial process and how they can make a difference along with understanding write from wrong.

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I love this series! Love the narrator too! A must!

Because of the narrator, Richard Thomas, I am searching for more of his narrations. Love John Grishams work!

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JOHN GIRSHAM

These books are by John Grisham and really not much more needs to be said. I love Theo and his care for others. Uncle Ike is just an all around great fellow. Theo's parents are cool and is Judge. These are a quick listen, involved, books. I truly wish there were more in the series.

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True to Life Government and political issues

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A wonderful insight for those who wish to simply sit back and allow your legislatures work on your behalf. Know what, when and how your local government works, who they are and where the money goes. Or you too may loose the "family farm"!

What did you like best about this story?

Practical arguments regarding how things are viewed by seemingly intelligent people. The issue is, and always will be that for most, your decisions are made EMOTIONALLY. And your heart will always want and see what it wants....

What about Richard Thomas’s performance did you like?

I don't think that at this juncture, I could listen to Theodore Boone read by ANYONE ELSE... WONDERFUL as always!

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

When the judge informed the litigants of the consequences and severity of perjury on the stand.

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A must read, hear and hopefully see....

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the brave boy and his do6

another fun book to listen to and Richard Thomas did a great job. I believe John Grisham was this little boy at one time

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Great plot one of my favorite books I’ve ever read or listened to glad that this was written

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great book

loved it. easy listen and looking forward to the next in the series. . .

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Excellent light listening with young adults

What did you love best about The Activist?

This is redundant but my review is the same for all four of the series Theodore Boone books.

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Great Listen

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I enjoy John Grisham's writing and Richard Thomas's reading hit the story out of the ballpark.

What other book might you compare The Activist to and why?

Adam Canfield of the Slash

Which character – as performed by Richard Thomas – was your favorite?

Theo and Ike

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this in the car and when I got to my destination, I did not want to get out of the car. I wanted to listen to the story until the end.

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Theodore Boone series good

Like this installment of the Theodore Boone series. Richard Thomas does a good job of reading. Nice inflection. storyline is credible.

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