Jacqueline Davies is the talented author of The Lemonade War, and The Boy Who Drew Birds, as well as other novels and picture books. She makes her home in Needham, Massachusetts with her family.

Following the laws of our legal system, Evan and Jessies fourth grade class concocts a courtroom on the playground, putting Scott Spencer, alleged thief, on trial. They create a legitimate courtroomwith a judge, witnesses, a jury of their peersand 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.This book features a teaser chapter from book three of the Lemonade War series, The Bell Bandit.