Quand Grisham met un adolescent au coeur d'un imbroglio juridique et moral. Dans la petite ville de Strattenburg, il y a beaucoup d'avocats et a seulement treize ans, Theodore Boone pense qu'il est un d'entre eux. Theo fait office de conseiller juridique gratuit pour ses camarades et même ses professeurs... C'est ainsi qu'il recueille le témoignage terrifié d'un clandestin: malgrè lui il détient les éléments accablants dans le plus important procès que la ville ait connu depuis longtemps. Mais s'il le raconte, le clandestin sera arrêté et expulsé... Théo, qui a juré le secret, ne peut ni parler, ni ignorer ce témoignage....
Theo Boone Séries
Cette série suit les aventures d'un jeune garçon passionné par le droit et le système judiciaire. Bien qu'adolescent, il fait preuve d'un esprit vif et d'une connaissance considérable des affaires juridiques. Ses escapades le mènent souvent dans des situations complexes où il doit utiliser sa perspicacité juridique pour résoudre des problèmes. Les lecteurs apprécieront le suspense et les perspectives sur le monde juridique à travers les yeux d'un jeune protagoniste talentueux.
Ordre de lecture recommandé
Theodore Boone. The abduction
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
#1 "New York Times" bestseller John Grisham's next Theo Boone novel, now in paperback When we last saw Theo Boone, he ensured that justice was served by uncovering evidence that kept a guilty man off of the streets. Hot off this high-profile murder trial, thirteen-year-old Theo is still dispensing legal advice to friends and teachers. But just when it seems as if his life has calmed down and gone back to the status quo, a new legal mystery comes to town, and this time it's personal.
The Accused
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Theodore Boone is back! And he's ready for his next big case Theo Boone might only be thirteen, but he's already uncovered key evidence in a groundbreaking murder trial and discovered the truth behind his best friend's abduction. Now with the latest unfolding of events in Strattenburg, Theo will face his biggest challenge yet. Filled with the intrigue and page-turning suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone's adventures will keep readers enthralled until the very last page.
Theodore Boone, young lawyer, has had a lot to deal with in his 13 years; everything from kidnapping to murder. But he's come through it all and, with the law on his side, justice has always prevailed. But sometimes the law doesn't seem so just. His friend Hardie Quinn is about to have his family home bulldozed to make way for a bypass. Hardie is not the only one affected: other homes, businesses and schools lie in the path of the road. Theo has to tell his friend the bad news: for once, the law isn't on his side, and there's very little anyone can do to end the destruction.
In this fifth installment, Theodore Boone faces new challenges that test his legal acumen and moral compass. As a young legal prodigy, he navigates a complex world of crime and justice, encountering intriguing cases that put his skills to the test. Grisham weaves a compelling narrative that combines suspense with the realities of the legal system, showcasing Boone's growth as he seeks truth and justice in a gripping legal landscape.
Theodore Boone: The Scandal
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
In this sixth installment of the series, Theodore Boone faces new challenges and adventures that test his legal skills and determination. As a young lawyer-in-training, he navigates the complexities of the law while dealing with intriguing cases that captivate his curiosity and sense of justice. Grisham continues to blend youthful enthusiasm with legal drama, drawing readers into the world of a teenage protagonist who is passionate about the law and making a difference.
Theodore Boone: The Accomplice
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Woody Lambert is in trouble. He comes from a broken family, suffers bad grades at school and his older brother, Tony, is on probation for a drug offence. When Woody inadvertently gets caught up with Tony and one of his friends, Garth, cruising around Strattenburg in a beaten-up Mustang drinking beer, one thing leads to another and Garth holds up a convenience store with a fake gun. Though he had no involvement in the crime other than being in Garth's car, Woody is arrested as an accomplice. He's going to need serious legal advice to avoid juvenile prison. Enter Theodore Boone: after all, Theo has already decided that he will become the best courtroom lawyer in the state. It's just that, at the age of thirteen, Theo is years from being a qualified lawyer - and Woody needs help right now
