Theodore “Theo” Boone is an average 13 year old boy who loves school, and most importantly, Learning about the law. With both of his parents having a great influence in both his grades, and his law aspirations, he has big plans to be either a lawyer or a judge. Just he doesn't know which one he wants to be quite yet. Many of his classmates go to Theo for help and explanations on their families legal problems, especially April, Theo’s best friend. Her parents are getting divorced, and are battling through custody problems. Throughout all of this, Theos main thoughts are on the biggest murder trial, maybe ever, in Theo’s small town. The Murder of Mrs. Duffy. Mr. Peter Duffy is accused as guilty, though the evidence of him murdering his wife