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_kojokeram_'s review against another edition
4.0
A dive in my childhood :)
Theodore Boone never disappoints
Theodore Boone never disappoints
maya65's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
2.0
Book 6 of 7--almost done. It was okay. The subject matter is timely, but is it interesting enough for middle school kids? That I don't know. Theo doesn't actually do much in this case other than be our eyes and ears.
1. Can't say it's entirely accurate, but the reasons for and results of the high stakes tests do have truth.
2. Don't believe that teachers would confess to changing the scores in such a manner as presented here. I know teachers have been caught changing answers, but did they confess? The plot needs this confession. Now testing is mostly online.
3. A district refusing state testing would lose money--or would have when this book was published. There is, however, a federal regulatory level that also needs to be dealt with.
4. Theo is kind of a little snot about being allowed to go to court, isn't he? As for the judge consulting with Theo...
1. Can't say it's entirely accurate, but the reasons for and results of the high stakes tests do have truth.
2. Don't believe that teachers would confess to changing the scores in such a manner as presented here. I know teachers have been caught changing answers, but did they confess? The plot needs this confession. Now testing is mostly online.
3. A district refusing state testing would lose money--or would have when this book was published. There is, however, a federal regulatory level that also needs to be dealt with.
4. Theo is kind of a little snot about being allowed to go to court, isn't he? As for the judge consulting with Theo...
usbsticky's review against another edition
3.0
Despite being an adult, I've liked all the Theodore Boone books I've read. They've been easy to read and follow and fun. This one started off ok but I just felt it got bogged down in too many personal interactions. There was too much verbiage and not enough movement of the plot. I can only give it 3 stars.
almostudying's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
3.0
Good entertaining read.
The sixth book in the Theodore Boone series - John Grisham's contribution to children's literature.
As always the characters are really good and it's written well - a page turner.
Why only three stars? The plot. Just wasn't as interesting as the others in the series, not much suspense, not much action.
Glad I read it but it is the weakest of the series so far.
The sixth book in the Theodore Boone series - John Grisham's contribution to children's literature.
As always the characters are really good and it's written well - a page turner.
Why only three stars? The plot. Just wasn't as interesting as the others in the series, not much suspense, not much action.
Glad I read it but it is the weakest of the series so far.
chefbex's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0