Theodore Boone; Kid Lawyer is about a young boy named Theodore Boone who dreams of becoming a lawyer. Theodore, or Theo, lives with his parents who are both lawyers and spends his afternoons with friends at the local diner. When Theo's father gets into a car accident and asks Theo to handle his case, Theo gets his chance to practice law in court. The document also provides background on Theo's supportive parents and family life, as well as details about author John Grisham, who was inspired to write this book by his own experience working as a lawyer.

1. Independent Reading Project
Theodore Boone; Kid Lawyer
BY: John Grisham
Tim Miller
Period 3

2. Title Page
My title page includes the book title and the
author. The cover of the book is in the
background.

3. Theodore Boone
• Main character; nicknamed Theo
• An only child
• Meets his friends at the local diner every afternoon
after school
• His dog, Judge, eats beside him every morning
• Theo adores his dog that he rescued from animal
court
• Theo eats the same cereal as Judge every morning
(Cheerios)

4. Theo’s Mom
• A busy lawyer
• Very hardworking
• Wants the best for Theo
• Always thoughtful and kind
• Available for Theo in every way

5. Theo’s Dad
• Lawyer
• Always out of the house
• Loves his family
• Wants Theo to succeed

6. Situation
• Mr. Boone is a hardworking lawyer.
He teaches Theo the basics of being a
lawyer so that one day Theo can become a
lawyer like his father. Mr. Boone gets in a
car accident and trusts his son to handle the
case for him. So, they go to court and…

7. John Grisham
• Born February 8th
, 1995 in Jonesboro, Arkansas
• He was a lawyer before he became a writer and
that is what inspired him to write this book.
• Mississippi State University graduate
• Coaches his son’s little league baseball team
• Writes adult fiction, too.

8. Tim Miller
Period 3
English
Mr. Kilby