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Theodore Boone: The Abduction by John Grisham

Theodore Boone: The Abduction

Book 2

Book 2 in the thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestselling author John Grisham

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Book 2 in the thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestsellling author John Grisham

When we last saw Theo Boone, he ensured that justice was served by uncovering evidence that kept a guilty man off of the streets. Hot off this high-profile murder trial, thirteen-year-old Theo is still dispensing legal advice to friends and teachers. But just when it seems as if his life has calmed down and gone back to the status quo, a new legal mystery comes to town, and this time it's personal.

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Chapter 1

The abduction of April Finnemore took place in the dead of night, sometime between 9:15 p.m., when she last spoke with Theo Boone, and 3:30 a.m., when her mother entered her bedroom and realized she was gone. The abduction appeared to have been rushed; whoever took April did not allow her to gather her things. Her laptop was left behind. Though her bedroom was fairly neat, there was some clothing strewn about, which made it difficult to determine if she had been able to pack. Probably not, the police thought. Her toothbrush was still by the sink. Her backpack was by her bed. Her pajamas were on the floor, so she at least had been allowed to change. Her mother, when she wasn’t crying or ranting, told the police that her daughter’s favorite blue-and-white sweater was not in the closet. And April’s favorite sneakers were gone, too.

The police soon dismissed the notion that she’d simply run away. There was no reason to run away, her mother assured them, and she had not packed the things that would make such an escape successful.

A quick inspection of the home revealed no apparent break-in. The windows were all closed and locked, as...

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Praise

"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."

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