A lawyer defends a dyslexic boy accused of attacking a school aide while uncovering family secrets in this legal thriller.
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A lawyer defends a dyslexic boy accused of attacking a school aide while uncovering family secrets in this legal thriller.
Ten-year-old Patrick O'Brien is a natural target at school. Shy, dyslexic, and small for his age, he tries to hide his first-grade reading level from everyone: from his classmates, from the grandfather who cares for him, and from the teachers who are supposed to help him. But the real trouble begins when Patrick is accused of attacking a school aide. The aide promptly quits and sues the boy, his family, and the school district. Patrick's grandfather turns to the law firm of Rosato & DiNunzio for...
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Engagement subplot with fiancé; mild romantic content
Assault accusation and related peril; limited graphic detail
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
No occult or demonology content present
Themes on special-needs education and school system failures
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Child abuse, sexual abuse themes, bullying, and trauma are central
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