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 Theo 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 Theo find a way to reverse the damage and save several lives from ruin?