Theodore Boone The Accused - Volume 3

Zusatztext -“John Grisham is about as good a storyteller as we’ve got.” -- The New York Times Book Review -"Another swift Grisham thrillerette." -- The New York Times on The Abduction -"Theo is a terrific character! an everyman kind of kid. . . . There are many positive messages wrapped in this entertaining story that appeals to the kid in all of us." -- USA Today ! on The Abduction Added 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 "Smartly written." --  USA Today "Grisham is an absolute master." --Washington Post "Edge-of-your-seat drama! sophisticated plotting! and plenty of spunk." -- Chicago Sun-Times "Gripping . . . I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. "-- Scholastic News  Informationen zum Autor John Grisham Klappentext Book 3 in the thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestselling author John Grisham Big trouble is brewing for Theodore Boone. While all of Streenburg anxiously awaits the new trial of infamous murder suspect Pete Duffy! problems arise for their own kid lawyer. There's been a robbery and Theo is the accused. His reputation is on the line! and with the evidence building against him--and dangerous threats looming--Theo will do whatever it takes to prove his innocence--even if it means breaking a few rules. 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. Leseprobe The accused was a wealthy man by the name of Pete Duffy, and his alleged crime was murder. According to the police and the prosecutors, Mr. Duffy strangled his lovely wife in their attractive home on the sixth fairway of a golf course where he, the accused, was playing golf that day, alone. If convicted, he would spend the rest of his life in prison. If acquitted, he would walk out of the courtroom a free man. As things turned out, the jury did not find him guilty, or not guilty. This was his second trial. Four months earlier, the first trial had ended suddenly when Judge Henry Gantry decided it would be unfair to continue. He declared a mistrial and sent everyone home, including Pete Duffy, who remained free on bond. In most murder cases, the accused cannot afford to post a bond and stay out of jail while waiting on a trial. But because Mr. Duffy had money and good lawyers, he had been free as a bird since the police found his wife's body and the State accused him of killing her. He had been seen around town—dining in his favorite restaurants, watching basketball games at Stratten College, attending church (with greater frequency), and, of course, playing lots of golf. As he waited on his first trial, he seemed unconcerned with the prospect of a trial and the possibility of prison. Now, though, facing his second trial, and with a new eyewitness ready to be used by the prosecution, Pete Duffy was rumored to be very worried. The new eyewitness was Bobby Escobar, a nineteen- year-old illegal immigrant who was working at the golf course on the day Mrs. Duffy was murdered. He saw Mr. Duffy enter his home at about the same time she died, then hurry away and resume his golf game. For a lot of reasons, Bobby did not come forward until the first trial was underway. Once Judge Gantry heard Bobby's story, he declared a mistrial. Now, with Bobby ready to testify, most of the folks in Strattenburg, who had been closely watching the Duffy case, were expecting a guilty verdict. It was almost impossible to find someone who believed Pete Duffy did no...

About the author

John 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.

Product details

• Authors: John Grisham
• Publisher: Puffin USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 09.04.2013
• EAN: 9780142426135
• ISBN: 978-0-14-242613-5
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Theodore Boone; Theodore Boone
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age