Theodore Boone: The Scandal is the sixth book in the Theodore Boone series written by John Grisham. The story hinges on standardized testing in middle-grade schools, a matter of contemporary controversy. Teachers in a local middle school have been accused of cheating on the test, and Theodore Boone becomes involved. As he and his eighth-grade classmates are also being tested, the fairness of the test is of particular concern to him.
I m the lawyer and you re the client. My advice to you is to bury this and not tell a soul. Never. Got it? Theodore Boone courtroom hero and the only kid lawyer in town is facing a tough week at school with his exams. But things take a turn for the worse when a huge scandal is revealed – by none other than his best friend April.
And when April makes a decision that Theodore advises against the scandal suddenly blows up and is all over the news. Their futures are on the line and April s running scared. Can Theodore find a way to reverse the damage and save several lives from ruin?