Theodore Boone: the accused by John Grisham
From the jacket cover:
Big trouble is brewing for Theodore Boone. While all of Strattenburg anxiously awaits the new trial of infamous murder suspect Pete Duffy, problems arise for their own kid lawyer. There's been a robbery and Theo is the accused. His reputation is on the line, and with the evidence building against him - and dangerous threats looming - Theo will do whatever it takes to prove his innocence - even if it means breaking a few rules.
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- I'm the school librarian at G.S. Lakie Middle School. As you can see - me, reading and comfy chairs go way back. I still enjoy Asterix and many other graphic novels. My main reason for blogging is for reviewing books for the students and anyone else that might be interested in YA literature.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
They broke the law - you be the judge
They broke the law - You be the Judge : true cases of teen crime by Judge Tom Jacobs
Teens often hear about other teens who get into trouble with the law. But their seldom asked what they think should happen next and why. A unique introduction into the juvenile justice system, They broke the law - you be the judge, invites teen to preside over a variety of real-life cases.
They meet Adam who makes a threat in school; Erica, who assults another student; and more young students who commit crimes and are caught. Like a judge, readers learn each teen's background, the relevant facts and the sentencing options available. After deciding on a sentence, they find out what really happened - and where each offender is today.
Along the way, readers learn Judge Jacobs' concerns about each case, reflect on probing questions and discover that they can't jump to conclusions.
Thought provoking and eye-opening, this book is for all teens who want to know more about the juvenile justice system and the laws that pertain to them and their peers.
Teens often hear about other teens who get into trouble with the law. But their seldom asked what they think should happen next and why. A unique introduction into the juvenile justice system, They broke the law - you be the judge, invites teen to preside over a variety of real-life cases.
They meet Adam who makes a threat in school; Erica, who assults another student; and more young students who commit crimes and are caught. Like a judge, readers learn each teen's background, the relevant facts and the sentencing options available. After deciding on a sentence, they find out what really happened - and where each offender is today.
Along the way, readers learn Judge Jacobs' concerns about each case, reflect on probing questions and discover that they can't jump to conclusions.
Thought provoking and eye-opening, this book is for all teens who want to know more about the juvenile justice system and the laws that pertain to them and their peers.
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