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Theodore Boone #2
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Theodore Boone is back in a new adventure, and the stakes are higher than ever.
When his best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no one, not even Theo Boone-who knows April better than anyone-has answers.
As fear ripples through his small hometown and the police hit dead ends, it's up to Theo to use his legal knowledge and investigative skills to chase down the truth and save April.
When his best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no one, not even Theo Boone-who knows April better than anyone-has answers.
As fear ripples through his small hometown and the police hit dead ends, it's up to Theo to use his legal knowledge and investigative skills to chase down the truth and save April.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published June 9, 2010
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About the author
John Grisham
482 books89.4k followersJohn Grisham is the author of more than fifty consecutive #1 bestsellers, which have been translated into nearly fifty languages. His recent books include Framed, Camino Ghosts and The Exchange: After the Firm.
Grisham is a two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction.
When he's not writing, Grisham serves on the board of directors of the Innocence Project and of Centurion Ministries, two national organizations dedicated to exonerating those who have been wrongfully convicted. Much of his fiction explores deep-seated problems in our criminal justice system.
John lives on a farm in central Virginia.
Grisham is a two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction.
When he's not writing, Grisham serves on the board of directors of the Innocence Project and of Centurion Ministries, two national organizations dedicated to exonerating those who have been wrongfully convicted. Much of his fiction explores deep-seated problems in our criminal justice system.
John lives on a farm in central Virginia.
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July 8, 2011
Grisham is making me crazy with this book. It's like he decided to write for kids, but he doesn't actually know any kids and he just doesn't know how to write for them. And I'm not sure what his editor was thinking when she let so many unrealistic things stay in this book (see my previous updates). You can't abandon reality to make your story work out the way you want it to. That's a cop-out and lazy writing. That's gripe #1.
Gripe #2: Grisham doesn't seem to understand that kids can handle scary. They like suspense and danger. As with the first in this series, we get all the way to the end, waiting for an exciting climax, and... nothing happens. What a let-down. The most exciting moments in this book come within the first few chapters. Come on, Grisham! You know how to write tension in your books for us grown-ups; give the kids the same respect. They can handle it. Heck--tons of them live worse than this story every day. Write stories for them as well as you write them for us.
All that said, I didn't hate this book. (I know, it sounds like it, but I really didn't.) I just didn't like it as much as I wanted to, and Grisham is capable of crafting better stories. I know, 'cause I've read 'em. (Except for The Innocent Man--he went way off the deep end into the sad Land of Misrepresentation of Facts to Make a Point. But that's another story....)
Gripe #2: Grisham doesn't seem to understand that kids can handle scary. They like suspense and danger. As with the first in this series, we get all the way to the end, waiting for an exciting climax, and... nothing happens. What a let-down. The most exciting moments in this book come within the first few chapters. Come on, Grisham! You know how to write tension in your books for us grown-ups; give the kids the same respect. They can handle it. Heck--tons of them live worse than this story every day. Write stories for them as well as you write them for us.
All that said, I didn't hate this book. (I know, it sounds like it, but I really didn't.) I just didn't like it as much as I wanted to, and Grisham is capable of crafting better stories. I know, 'cause I've read 'em. (Except for The Innocent Man--he went way off the deep end into the sad Land of Misrepresentation of Facts to Make a Point. But that's another story....)
December 19, 2023
I'm really enjoying this YA series, far more than I enjoy Grisham's adult books.
Looking forward to continuing with this series.
Four stars.
Looking forward to continuing with this series.
Four stars.
June 15, 2020
My first John Grisham novel.
This was a good quick read. Definitely catered for younger readers and I think this would be a good introductory novel to crime / law for younger readers.
It's light, easy to follow and fast paced.
This was a good quick read. Definitely catered for younger readers and I think this would be a good introductory novel to crime / law for younger readers.
It's light, easy to follow and fast paced.
April 8, 2021
Theodore Boone: The Abduction is a novel written by the famous author, John Grisham. It is part of a series and this particular book explores the abduction of Theodore's best friend, April. Theodore is a teenage boy with big ambitions. His parents are lawyers, and he wishes to follow in their footsteps and become a lawyer too.
When April goes missing, he puts his skills to the test and does everything he possibly can to try and find out what happened and where she is, after the police struggle.
I'd recommend this book to young readers because of the simplicity and exciting storyline, but based on my personal tastes, I wouldn't give this book the highest rating.
I think that sometimes the plot and story can be a bit predictable, but it still definitely fits the genre and includes a lot of basic suspense and mystery, great for a younger audience, but I feel that sometimes it is lacking in depth.
October 23, 2012
Theodore Boone: The Abduction
In the second installment of the series, Theodore’s best friend April is kidnapped from her home in Stratford. As the police go through her room, they are led to believe her lost cousin, recently escaped criminal Jack Leeper, abducted her. Theodore, being very distraught, goes to his Uncle Ike for support and advice. After a few days, Theo starts to be unsatisfied with the lack of investigation the police are doing since they found Jack Leeper as a suspect. Theo and Ike then use circumstantial evidence and Facebook to find April’s real kidnapper, her father. Against his mother’s wishes, Theo and Ike travel to North Carolina to the bar April’s dad is performing at. When April is taken back to Stratford, she is forced into foster care while her parents are fighting for custody, as her mom’s unstableness is brought to light during the predicament. In the end, April’s parents agree to counseling so that April will have a happy childhood.
The major themes throughout the book were friendship and disobeying. Disobeying was evident because Theodore didn’t listen to his mother and went to North Carolina to find April. Friendship was probably the overall theme because Theo said, “I would never tell anything April confided in me, I was her best friend.” (Grisham 24). Mrs. Finnermore, April’s mother, is a very round character because she is described as a ”Woman with gray hair spun into a tight bun at the nape of her neck. Even Theo didn’t want to, he couldn’t help but see her beauty: her freckles and her artistic flair.”(13). Marcella Boone, Theodore’s mother, is dynamic because at the beginning of the story, she doesn’t want Theo to get involved in the investigation of April’s abduction. At the end, Marcella is proud of Theo and starts to encourage him to solve local mysteries. Probably the most flat character was Jack Leeper because throughout the story, he does not change and he remains “April’s long lost cousin.”(17).
Overall I think the book was a great success. It appeals to many 12 and 13 year olds because of John Grisham’s ability to make law understandable and his ability to make characters relatable. I also believe John’s experience as an attorney has helped him make many legal novels that end up being very successful. I would definitely recommend this to a friend mostly because of the mysterious storyline and the interesting characters.
In the second installment of the series, Theodore’s best friend April is kidnapped from her home in Stratford. As the police go through her room, they are led to believe her lost cousin, recently escaped criminal Jack Leeper, abducted her. Theodore, being very distraught, goes to his Uncle Ike for support and advice. After a few days, Theo starts to be unsatisfied with the lack of investigation the police are doing since they found Jack Leeper as a suspect. Theo and Ike then use circumstantial evidence and Facebook to find April’s real kidnapper, her father. Against his mother’s wishes, Theo and Ike travel to North Carolina to the bar April’s dad is performing at. When April is taken back to Stratford, she is forced into foster care while her parents are fighting for custody, as her mom’s unstableness is brought to light during the predicament. In the end, April’s parents agree to counseling so that April will have a happy childhood.
The major themes throughout the book were friendship and disobeying. Disobeying was evident because Theodore didn’t listen to his mother and went to North Carolina to find April. Friendship was probably the overall theme because Theo said, “I would never tell anything April confided in me, I was her best friend.” (Grisham 24). Mrs. Finnermore, April’s mother, is a very round character because she is described as a ”Woman with gray hair spun into a tight bun at the nape of her neck. Even Theo didn’t want to, he couldn’t help but see her beauty: her freckles and her artistic flair.”(13). Marcella Boone, Theodore’s mother, is dynamic because at the beginning of the story, she doesn’t want Theo to get involved in the investigation of April’s abduction. At the end, Marcella is proud of Theo and starts to encourage him to solve local mysteries. Probably the most flat character was Jack Leeper because throughout the story, he does not change and he remains “April’s long lost cousin.”(17).
Overall I think the book was a great success. It appeals to many 12 and 13 year olds because of John Grisham’s ability to make law understandable and his ability to make characters relatable. I also believe John’s experience as an attorney has helped him make many legal novels that end up being very successful. I would definitely recommend this to a friend mostly because of the mysterious storyline and the interesting characters.
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February 27, 2025
"Was April dead, a sweet thirteen-year-old kid brutally abducted and killed because there was no one to take care of her?"
✏️ Review ✏️
While it's still an enjoyable story, Theodore Boone: The Abduction just wasn't as good as book one of the Theodore Boone series. The writing style is very nondescript and plain, which makes the story read similar to a news article or essay, so kinda boring. This makes the story lose a lot of it's suspense and vigor.
And the characters lack substantial development. There isn't a lot of emotional or internal insight into the characters' lives; however, the story does include enough details for the reader to become more familiar with the characters.
While I was intrigued by the plot, it did seem to fall short about providing a suspenseful read, especially in the last half of the book. But... Theodore Boone: The Abduction is still an interesting story and one that I wouldn't mind recommending to younger readers.
I'm hoping that the series gets progressively better, as I do plan on continuing with the whole thing.... This review is adjourned until book three: Theodore Boone: The Accused.
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📊 A Quick Overview 📊
👍🏼 What I Liked:
• The first half of the plot.
👎🏼 What I Did Not Like:
• The writing style — it's too nondescript and plain.
• The lack of substantial character development.
• The last half of the plot — just seemed to lose its suspense.
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📖 BOOK BREAKDOWN 📖 (Overall: 2.75/5 [rounded up to 3 on Goodreads])
~Fundamentals: (1=worst; 5=best)
— 📈 Plot: 2.5/5
— 📝 Writing: 2.5/5
— 👥 Characters: 2/5
~Content: (0=none; 1=least; 5=most)
— 🤬 Language: 1/5
• One use of God's name in vain.
— ⚔️ Violence: 1/5
• Mildly gruesome descriptions of death.
— ⚠️ Sexual: 0/5
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• "Drugs" and "booze" are mentioned a few times.
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✏️ Review ✏️
While it's still an enjoyable story, Theodore Boone: The Abduction just wasn't as good as book one of the Theodore Boone series. The writing style is very nondescript and plain, which makes the story read similar to a news article or essay, so kinda boring. This makes the story lose a lot of it's suspense and vigor.
And the characters lack substantial development. There isn't a lot of emotional or internal insight into the characters' lives; however, the story does include enough details for the reader to become more familiar with the characters.
While I was intrigued by the plot, it did seem to fall short about providing a suspenseful read, especially in the last half of the book. But... Theodore Boone: The Abduction is still an interesting story and one that I wouldn't mind recommending to younger readers.
I'm hoping that the series gets progressively better, as I do plan on continuing with the whole thing.... This review is adjourned until book three: Theodore Boone: The Accused.
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📊 A Quick Overview 📊
👍🏼 What I Liked:
• The first half of the plot.
👎🏼 What I Did Not Like:
• The writing style — it's too nondescript and plain.
• The lack of substantial character development.
• The last half of the plot — just seemed to lose its suspense.
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📖 BOOK BREAKDOWN 📖 (Overall: 2.75/5 [rounded up to 3 on Goodreads])
~Fundamentals: (1=worst; 5=best)
— 📈 Plot: 2.5/5
— 📝 Writing: 2.5/5
— 👥 Characters: 2/5
~Content: (0=none; 1=least; 5=most)
— 🤬 Language: 1/5
• One use of God's name in vain.
— ⚔️ Violence: 1/5
• Mildly gruesome descriptions of death.
— ⚠️ Sexual: 0/5
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📣 Random Comments 📣
• "Drugs" and "booze" are mentioned a few times.
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July 18, 2018
No es ningún secreto que me encanta John Grisham sin embargo si tenemos en cuenta que este es un libro cuyo público objetivo es principalmente adolescente no creo que haya logrado la meta.
El misterio es bastante sencillo sin que suponga una verdadera "aventura". Muy alejado de lo que me solía atrapar cuando tenía la edad del público objetivo de este libro.
En cuanto a mi opinión sin echar la vista atrás sobre si me habría gustado o no en su momento, debo decir que tampoco me ha atrapado. Como he dicho, el misterio es sencillo y la cuestión legal aunque presente parece que sólo lo está para dejar patente la vocación legal del protagonista y el ambiente en el que se mueve.
Por supuesto, está bien escrito pero es Grisham después de todo. Aún así seguiré con la serie.
El misterio es bastante sencillo sin que suponga una verdadera "aventura". Muy alejado de lo que me solía atrapar cuando tenía la edad del público objetivo de este libro.
En cuanto a mi opinión sin echar la vista atrás sobre si me habría gustado o no en su momento, debo decir que tampoco me ha atrapado. Como he dicho, el misterio es sencillo y la cuestión legal aunque presente parece que sólo lo está para dejar patente la vocación legal del protagonista y el ambiente en el que se mueve.
Por supuesto, está bien escrito pero es Grisham después de todo. Aún así seguiré con la serie.
January 4, 2020
(2.75)
Question: did John Grisham forget part of the plot of his own book in Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer? Because in that Theodore was trying to help April get through the divorce of her parents and choosing which one to live with, and yet, in this book they're suddenly back together again with absolutely no mention of having ever divorced only a few weeks/months earlier.
I imagine this book would also have an anti-climatic/disappointing ending to new readers (I was rereading this and had forgotten some details, which actually made it more interesting because it wasn't as much of a let down as I thought it was going to be) but the complete backtracking on a whole subplot that was in the first book is what really irritated me. There was barely any mention of the events of the first book at all, only one that I remember reading and that was in the final chapter. Up until that point I was honestly wondering if this book actually took place before the first one. It was the only way I could think to explain the complete lack of mentioning of this massive thing that had happened in Theodore's life, and the Finnemore's being married. But nope, apparently not. Maybe an alternate universe?
Everything just seemed to be a bit less in this book, almost as if the author hadn't put in as much effort as he did into the first book. It still wasn't bad, but I didn't think the overall plot, characters, world building and more was as good as it had been in book one. Theodore was actually more realistic as a thirteen-year-old kid however, so there's that at least.
Similar to my thoughts on Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer, I don't think this is a bad book as such, but it's not great either.
Question: did John Grisham forget part of the plot of his own book in Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer? Because in that Theodore was trying to help April get through the divorce of her parents and choosing which one to live with, and yet, in this book they're suddenly back together again with absolutely no mention of having ever divorced only a few weeks/months earlier.
I imagine this book would also have an anti-climatic/disappointing ending to new readers (I was rereading this and had forgotten some details, which actually made it more interesting because it wasn't as much of a let down as I thought it was going to be) but the complete backtracking on a whole subplot that was in the first book is what really irritated me. There was barely any mention of the events of the first book at all, only one that I remember reading and that was in the final chapter. Up until that point I was honestly wondering if this book actually took place before the first one. It was the only way I could think to explain the complete lack of mentioning of this massive thing that had happened in Theodore's life, and the Finnemore's being married. But nope, apparently not. Maybe an alternate universe?
Everything just seemed to be a bit less in this book, almost as if the author hadn't put in as much effort as he did into the first book. It still wasn't bad, but I didn't think the overall plot, characters, world building and more was as good as it had been in book one. Theodore was actually more realistic as a thirteen-year-old kid however, so there's that at least.
Similar to my thoughts on Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer, I don't think this is a bad book as such, but it's not great either.
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December 11, 2015Good Reads
Theodore Boone the Abduction by John Grisham is a realistic fiction about how Theo’s best friend April went missing one night out of the blue in their small hometown. Theodore is now devastated by this and is doing everything he can to locate April and figure out who kidnapped her. Multiple people believe it was Jack Leeper who is April’s uncle that kidnapped her because he escaped from prison at the same time she went missing. I like this book because the vocabulary was easy and they words were really big because in Never Let Me Go the font size was small and hard to read. The story would build up clues to where April was hidden which made the book exciting. The book was so boring at times I felt like I was going to fall asleep. There is this kid named Theo that was really hard to relate to. He did stuff like going to the courthouse and watch cases which is really weird for a 11-year old. I would recommend this book to people who have nothing better to in there life but read books by John Grisham because they find it suspenseful. If you really love books about law and mystery you should probably read this book too.
Theodore Boone the Abduction by John Grisham is a realistic fiction about how Theo’s best friend April went missing one night out of the blue in their small hometown. Theodore is now devastated by this and is doing everything he can to locate April and figure out who kidnapped her. Multiple people believe it was Jack Leeper who is April’s uncle that kidnapped her because he escaped from prison at the same time she went missing. I like this book because the vocabulary was easy and they words were really big because in Never Let Me Go the font size was small and hard to read. The story would build up clues to where April was hidden which made the book exciting. The book was so boring at times I felt like I was going to fall asleep. There is this kid named Theo that was really hard to relate to. He did stuff like going to the courthouse and watch cases which is really weird for a 11-year old. I would recommend this book to people who have nothing better to in there life but read books by John Grisham because they find it suspenseful. If you really love books about law and mystery you should probably read this book too.
April 9, 2018
Another great book from John grisham. Love Theo.
December 8, 2019
Theodore's friend disappears & he does all he can to find her. This leads to some clashes with the authorities, including his parents & the police. He handles these situations well, in a very adult fashion & Grisham shows the reasons. IOW, the story has some good lessons wrapped into an interesting mystery story. Pretty close to perfect for younger teens.
There's some setup repetition from the first book, a bit tough to take since this is such a short book, but it does mean they can easily be read in any order. Interesting characters that are well drawn for this sort of story & Theodore learns a few lessons along the way. Definitely recommended for the younger crowd. Very well narrated by John Boy Walton, too.
There's some setup repetition from the first book, a bit tough to take since this is such a short book, but it does mean they can easily be read in any order. Interesting characters that are well drawn for this sort of story & Theodore learns a few lessons along the way. Definitely recommended for the younger crowd. Very well narrated by John Boy Walton, too.
December 27, 2020
I had heard a great deal about John Grisham but this book wasn't a good starter for me. I had read a few chapters months ago and found it not so interesting and kept it away. The same thing happened this time and I was waiting for the right time where it gets interesting and the book neared its end.
Theodore Boone kinda reminds you of Nancy Drew, and he does everything in his will to find his bestfriend April who's believed to be abducted. But as the story went ahead it was bit interesting but then again it turned out to be lame giving me Paper Towns's vibes with the only exception that April was taken by someone but Margo went ahead with her own decision.
The book tries to address the issue about familial problems with inattentive parents with drug troubles. I loved that concept because the author tries to let the readers understand the impact of unhealthy family structure on children with parents who are jobless and addicts. The book ends with a nice note.
I don't know if it's for kids given the main character who is Half The Man, Twice The Lawyer, a 13 years old kid. This book kinda reminded me of Famous Five and Secret Seven but I wish it had more adventures and suspense and I read it for the sake of reading patiently waiting for 'that' moment where things start getting interesting.
I expected more and I was kinda disappointed.
Theodore Boone kinda reminds you of Nancy Drew, and he does everything in his will to find his bestfriend April who's believed to be abducted. But as the story went ahead it was bit interesting but then again it turned out to be lame giving me Paper Towns's vibes with the only exception that April was taken by someone but Margo went ahead with her own decision.
The book tries to address the issue about familial problems with inattentive parents with drug troubles. I loved that concept because the author tries to let the readers understand the impact of unhealthy family structure on children with parents who are jobless and addicts. The book ends with a nice note.
I don't know if it's for kids given the main character who is Half The Man, Twice The Lawyer, a 13 years old kid. This book kinda reminded me of Famous Five and Secret Seven but I wish it had more adventures and suspense and I read it for the sake of reading patiently waiting for 'that' moment where things start getting interesting.
I expected more and I was kinda disappointed.
January 16, 2021
Główny bohater tej serii ma 13 lat. Jeśli nie jesteś od niego starszy/a to książka na pewno będzie wciągająca. W przeciwnym razie radzę sięgnąć po jakąś lekturę dla starszych czytelników.
November 6, 2023
Descripción: (2016) "Un chico de 13 años, hijo de abogados, se involucra en la investigación para encontrar a su mejor amiga secuestrada".
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July 1, 2018
Found this book on a book sale, nice hard cover, it has John Grisham written in beautiful eye cathing red glossy letters and thought "it's John Grisham's", how bad could it be! So I'm still a bit disapointed now... So maybe the story was for younger audiences but hey I was once a 13 year old too and i still think I could handle more dose of suspense in a book. Nothing happens... and that's it.
April 16, 2012
This was really enjoyable. Grisham does not make errors so common in writing about things from a child's perspective. He does not make the child stupid, and he does not write his thoughts and actions as though he were a little adult. Furthermore, having not read the first volume of this series, I think Grisham gives appropriate background so this is not a hindrance. Appropriate for children, the level of suspense is not quite what it would be in his adult fiction, but it is still enjoyable for all ages.
December 10, 2013
Good for the age wrote for. I bought this for my nephew and chose to read before giving them to him.
January 3, 2024
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham is such an exciting book. It is realistic fiction, and follows the life of a kid who has lawyer parents, knows so much about the law, and wants to become a lawyer. On the surface, this may seem boring, but it is really enticing. The book revolves around a big murder trial going on in Strattenburg, the town Theo lives in. He knows that the defendant is guilty, but his lawyers are trying to prove he’s innocent. For anyone who is interested in law, non-fiction, or drama, this book is for you, as it satisfies all those needs. This book is written in such a way that I think anyone will like it, whether you hate realistic fiction, drama, whatever. This book not only has a big murder case as the main plot, but has many intriguing subplots that let you enjoy the book but not spoil the story. I will admit that this book is hard to get started on, but it will become very exciting, as you will see with the rest of the books in this series. Overall, I think that this series is highly underrated, and that more people should read it, including you. I sure hope you enjoy the book as much as I did, and I recommend all the books in the series to you, not just this one.
July 11, 2019
Not that interesting of a plot for a legal thriller. The storyline did have a suspense feel in the beginning, some fun spots with Pete the Parrot and Judge Yeck, and of which showcased Theo's natural talent as a lawyer, but the final resolve made little interest to the overall story. A disappointment for a case billed as an "Abduction".
Did the story matter to the next episodes of Theodore Boone? Perhaps. But did it have to be that long of a novel? Perhaps not.
Still a fan of Theo, I hope the sequential novels are much better in terms of presenting a genuine crime plot or a more serious court battle.
Did the story matter to the next episodes of Theodore Boone? Perhaps. But did it have to be that long of a novel? Perhaps not.
Still a fan of Theo, I hope the sequential novels are much better in terms of presenting a genuine crime plot or a more serious court battle.
August 9, 2019
I couldn't put it down. To have such an accomplished author using his expertise in books for younger readers (or adults who enjoy a good middle School read) is pure joy. After laying the foundation for his series in Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer, this next book in the series takes off from the very first page in a manner of writing that would be expected from one such as John Grisham, and continues until the very last page. I can't wait to jump right into the next one!
October 12, 2021
Action packed from beginning to end. Do they ever find April is the body in the river april's? Or are they led on a wild goose Chase? Does a distant family member have something to do with it? All of this and more as answered when you read this book. Definitely enjoyed it from beginning to end and could not put it down.
July 23, 2022
I liked the book. It had special turn of events that were unpredictable. I thought it to be interesting. However, the main character had more emphasis on law support in the first vook which made it interesting. I found that less in this second book. Theodore Boone law passion was less emphasized. However, it is a good choice for one time read.
September 19, 2023
The second in a series featuring kid lawyer Theodore Boone. In this book, Theo’s friend April disappears, and it is assumed she has been kidnapped. Inpatient with the way adults and the authorities are handling the situation, 13-year-old Theo takes matters into his own hands to find April and bring her home. John Grisham, who is a wildly successful author of many legal thrillers for adults, also does a great job writing for kids. I look forward to reading more of Theodore Boone’s adventures.
January 14, 2019
The Abduction is a great follow-up book to Theo Boone's first story. I loved it so much that I read it in just one sitting! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who liked the first book in this series.
November 3, 2021
Not as a fun read as Harlan Coben's Micky Bolitar series, but an okay read...Its YA fiction and a follow-up to the first in the series, but it IS John Grisham prose...One of Theodore Boone's friends from his school, from a dysfunctional family, seems to have been kidnapped and Theodore is on the case!
March 16, 2022
Theodore is worried about his friend April who they think have been abducted and he tries to figure out what happened. I am really enjoying this series!
February 27, 2023
Short, easy read but I found it boring and slow so it ended up taking me over 2 years to finish it.
It was fine, not for me though.
It was fine, not for me though.
September 2, 2020
Once again Theo comes to the rescue with his mad lawyer skills. One can’t help but be impressed by his determination to right the wrongs!
I like how everyone at the courthouse from janitor to judge knows and likes Theo. Grisham does a good job capturing the angst Theo feels at times when he’s tempted to strike out on his own with a course of action knowing his parents might object.
Theo demonstrates love and loyalty to those he cares most about and will go the distance to help them out. He’s also pretty intuitive about people, and it’s interesting to see how that plays out in the crime of the story.
I like how everyone at the courthouse from janitor to judge knows and likes Theo. Grisham does a good job capturing the angst Theo feels at times when he’s tempted to strike out on his own with a course of action knowing his parents might object.
Theo demonstrates love and loyalty to those he cares most about and will go the distance to help them out. He’s also pretty intuitive about people, and it’s interesting to see how that plays out in the crime of the story.
March 18, 2022
le habría dado cero estrellas pero no se puede ❤️
September 8, 2023
Super leuk boek!!!!
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