Theodore Boone the Activist [Hardcover]

Theodore Boone is back, and he’s facing his most dangerous case yet. As Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself in the middle of the battle. When he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, Theo will confront bigger risks than ever to himself and those he loves. But even face-to-face with danger, Theodore Boone will do whatever it takes to stand up for what’s right.
 Raves for the Theodore Boone series

- Smartly written. --USA Today
- Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk. --Chicago Sun-Times
- Classic Grisham. --The Los Angeles Times
- Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. --The New York Times
- Gripping . . . I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled byTheodore Boone. --Scholastic NewsJohn Grisham is the author of a collection of stories, a work of nonfiction, three sports novels, four kids' books, and many legal thrillers. His work has been translated into forty-two languages. He lives near Charlottesville, Virginia. Chapter 1

 

The opponent was the team from Central, the “other” school in town and the great rival of Strattenburg Middle School. Whenever there was a game or a match or contest of any sort against Central, the tensions were higher, the crowds were bigger, and things just seemed more important. This was true even for a debate. One month earlier, the SMS Eighth-Grade Debate Team had won at Central in a packed auditorium, and when the decision was announced by the judges the crowd was not happy. There were a few boos, though these were quickly hushed. Good behavior and sportsmanship were expected, regardless of the contest.

Strattenburg’s captain was Theodore Boone, who was also the anchor, the closer, the go-to guy when the pressurelÃS