muadabid's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
2.5
cogsofencouragement's review against another edition
5.0
Another fun bedtime read with the kids. We enjoy this series, and will continue the adventure with Kid Lawyer. My middle school boy gives five stars. The book is geared toward his age group.
sunnydog_31's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
2.75
arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
2.0
1. A three pack of inhalers was stolen from his locker. Theo would need those--it is dangerous *not* to tell his parents.
2. It is admirable that Mrs. Boone encourages counseling, I suppose, but not in the case of an abusive relationship exemplified by the Treens.
3. The Boone parents completely ignore the rock through the window until after Theo is accused. Seems odd.
4. Who was covering Mount's classes while he sat with the boys who had fought?
5. What happened to the Twins jacket?
I dislike plots where innocents are framed, so this was never going to earn many stars from me.
2. It is admirable that Mrs. Boone encourages counseling, I suppose, but not in the case of an abusive relationship exemplified by the Treens.
3. The Boone parents completely ignore the rock through the window until after Theo is accused. Seems odd.
4. Who was covering Mount's classes while he sat with the boys who had fought?
5. What happened to the Twins jacket?
I dislike plots where innocents are framed, so this was never going to earn many stars from me.
ilovedogs123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I really liked this book and read it in a day!
Spoiler
I felt so bad for the real thieves. It was also a little interesting how Pete Duffy was kind of a small side plot.mkurmom2711's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rebeccabooks's review against another edition
4.0
See full review: http://rebecca-books.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/theodore-boone-accused-john-grisham-3.html
For old followers of the blog, you will know I am quite a big fan in the children's series, Theodore Boone by adult crime writer, John Grisham. I love the mystery, the drama and most of all, the main man, Theodore. He is just so cute and lovely - a topic of many of a friend of mine and I's conversations. Especially with her wanting to be a lawyer too.
So, it's unsurprising as I hovered by this book continuously at work, seeing who would buy it and then after, said friend read it in a couple of days and talked how brilliant it was, I felt it was time for me to get it. And I needed to know what happened next...
Synopsis: Theodore Boone is a thirteen year-old kid lawyer whose already helped provide a major suspect in Strattenburg's biggest murder trial and find his missing best friend. This time, it's Theo's turn to be the victim. After Theo is framed and his bike vandalised, he is accused of a burglary at an expensive computer equipment store with him being the only suspect. It looks like Theo's status and future as a lawyer is at threat so he must find the framer before it's too late.
Review: For any big fans of Theodore Boone out there (if not, you should read it immediately), don't expect the Duffy case from Book 1 to be resolved in this book. I did and entered thinking this was it, done and dusted, end of Theodore.
Well, it isn't. The book opens with the trial starting again and Theo proudly being the only one at his middle school to go to the trial. Grisham gives the impression that this is it and after something happens at the trial, you may think you know exactly what the book is going to be about.
Well it's not. I have a feeling that Grisham is purposefully keeping us waiting to hear the result as the book could be read as a stand alone novel, with few references to Book 1 and practically zero to Book 2. This seems like a sidetrack, a mini adventure for Theo while we all wait to the main story to finalise. In short, I thought this was a trilogy - but it doesn't look like it.
I like this series partly because it's such a light-hearted yet entertaining read. There are points where Grisham makes it clear that that part is memorable, even if it seems that it isn't important for the storyline. This is for a much younger audience that a typical Grisham crime novel but through the young Theo, he gives lessons on life and raises issues that are largely absent from books normally aimed at this audience. The world of the internet for teenagers is explored as well as the internet's use in rumours and bullying - more accurately than other teenage fiction books I have read. There is also the issue of privacy and what is hacking. On the surface, this is merely a mystery novel based around a young teenager with a bicycle, however, looking deeper, it does look at all the problems faced today by teenagers.
There are a few things that I felt seemed a little pointless to include but I may be proved wrong in the next book as I have done before. I was also a tad disappointed compared to the previous books but I think this is because it took me a while to get into it due to lots of things happening. The mystery is still there and the anticipation to find out what will happen but I was still not as excited as I thought I would be to start off with.
This is a must for fans of Theodore Boone and should not be missed. I really love Theo, with his mixture of being a proper teenager, his lawyer antics and his innocence - he is a lovely character to read about. I enjoyed this and am incredibly looking forward to the next book, lets see what John Grisham will throw at Theo next.
I give it a 4 out of 5
For old followers of the blog, you will know I am quite a big fan in the children's series, Theodore Boone by adult crime writer, John Grisham. I love the mystery, the drama and most of all, the main man, Theodore. He is just so cute and lovely - a topic of many of a friend of mine and I's conversations. Especially with her wanting to be a lawyer too.
So, it's unsurprising as I hovered by this book continuously at work, seeing who would buy it and then after, said friend read it in a couple of days and talked how brilliant it was, I felt it was time for me to get it. And I needed to know what happened next...
Synopsis: Theodore Boone is a thirteen year-old kid lawyer whose already helped provide a major suspect in Strattenburg's biggest murder trial and find his missing best friend. This time, it's Theo's turn to be the victim. After Theo is framed and his bike vandalised, he is accused of a burglary at an expensive computer equipment store with him being the only suspect. It looks like Theo's status and future as a lawyer is at threat so he must find the framer before it's too late.
Review: For any big fans of Theodore Boone out there (if not, you should read it immediately), don't expect the Duffy case from Book 1 to be resolved in this book. I did and entered thinking this was it, done and dusted, end of Theodore.
Well, it isn't. The book opens with the trial starting again and Theo proudly being the only one at his middle school to go to the trial. Grisham gives the impression that this is it and after something happens at the trial, you may think you know exactly what the book is going to be about.
Well it's not. I have a feeling that Grisham is purposefully keeping us waiting to hear the result as the book could be read as a stand alone novel, with few references to Book 1 and practically zero to Book 2. This seems like a sidetrack, a mini adventure for Theo while we all wait to the main story to finalise. In short, I thought this was a trilogy - but it doesn't look like it.
I like this series partly because it's such a light-hearted yet entertaining read. There are points where Grisham makes it clear that that part is memorable, even if it seems that it isn't important for the storyline. This is for a much younger audience that a typical Grisham crime novel but through the young Theo, he gives lessons on life and raises issues that are largely absent from books normally aimed at this audience. The world of the internet for teenagers is explored as well as the internet's use in rumours and bullying - more accurately than other teenage fiction books I have read. There is also the issue of privacy and what is hacking. On the surface, this is merely a mystery novel based around a young teenager with a bicycle, however, looking deeper, it does look at all the problems faced today by teenagers.
There are a few things that I felt seemed a little pointless to include but I may be proved wrong in the next book as I have done before. I was also a tad disappointed compared to the previous books but I think this is because it took me a while to get into it due to lots of things happening. The mystery is still there and the anticipation to find out what will happen but I was still not as excited as I thought I would be to start off with.
This is a must for fans of Theodore Boone and should not be missed. I really love Theo, with his mixture of being a proper teenager, his lawyer antics and his innocence - he is a lovely character to read about. I enjoyed this and am incredibly looking forward to the next book, lets see what John Grisham will throw at Theo next.
I give it a 4 out of 5
rronso's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
4.0
Theodore Boone is back in this 3rd in the series.
Some of the story line from Book Two is continued but it is explained well enough and is short enough that it should not stop you from reading this book if you haven't read the last couple.
The main plot of this book centers around what happens when Theodore is accused of a crime. Will the legal system that he puts all his faith in work for or against him. Does he wait for the police or does he strike out on his own to prove his innocence (I'm not giving too much away but telling you this is the choice he makes).
I listened to this on Audiobook while I was running this week.
Story is good.
The narration is well above average.
Characters are good put no new development here.
Writing was fine.
Overall it's a good story to lose yourself in for a while - nothing amazing, nothing memorable but I'll round up to 4 stars because I did enjoy my time with it.
Some of the story line from Book Two is continued but it is explained well enough and is short enough that it should not stop you from reading this book if you haven't read the last couple.
The main plot of this book centers around what happens when Theodore is accused of a crime. Will the legal system that he puts all his faith in work for or against him. Does he wait for the police or does he strike out on his own to prove his innocence (I'm not giving too much away but telling you this is the choice he makes).
I listened to this on Audiobook while I was running this week.
Story is good.
The narration is well above average.
Characters are good put no new development here.
Writing was fine.
Overall it's a good story to lose yourself in for a while - nothing amazing, nothing memorable but I'll round up to 4 stars because I did enjoy my time with it.