Following the laws of our legal system, Evan and Jessie’s fourth grade class concocts a courtroom on the playground, putting Scott Spencer, alleged thief, on trial. They create a legitimate
courtroom—with a judge, witnesses, a jury of their peers—and surprising consequences.
As she explores the difficulties of fairness, Jacqueline Davies once again reveals how good she is at understanding the complex emotions of children this age.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“The realistic depiction of the children’s emotions and ways of expressing them will resonate with readers. Great for discussion, this involving and, at times, riveting chapter book has something to say and a deceptively simple way of saying it.” —Booklist (starred review)
"The realistic depiction of the children’s emotions and ways of expressing them will resonate with readers. Great for discussion, this involving and, at times, riveting chapter book has something to say and a deceptively simple way of saying it. —Booklist, starred review"Short chapters, realistic dialogue and social dynamics, humor, and suspense will keep even reluctant readers turning pages to the satisfying conclusion.
Jacqueline Davies is an award-winning author of numerous children’s books. Her works include Where the Ground Meets the Sky, The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of James
Audubon, The Night is Singing, and the Lemonade War series. Davies has won a number of awards for her work and was included on the New York Library’s Best Books list. She has a BA in
creative writing from Brown University and lives in Needham, Massachusetts with her three children.
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