 First edition (US) | |
| Author | John Grisham |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Legal thriller, young adult |
| Publisher | E. P. Dutton (US) Hodder & Stoughton (UK) |
Publication date | May 10, 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 978-0-525-42639-4 |
| Preceded by | Theodore Boone: The Fugitive |
Theodore Boone: The Scandal is the sixth book in the Theodore Boone series written by John Grisham. It was released May 10, 2016. [1]
The story hinges on standardized testing in middle-grade schools, a matter of contemporary controversy. [2] Teachers in a local middle school have been accused of cheating on the test, and Theodore Boone and his friend April become involved. As he and his eighth-grade classmates are also being tested, the fairness of the test is of particular concern to him. A team of several teachers are soon caught, and unluckily Theo's mother is representing them. Theo and his friends help the teachers avoid being charged and walk free.
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