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Leapholes
James Grippando · Book · 2006
What hooked you in Leapholes was the way it blends high-stakes legal investigations with the mind-bending mechanics of navigating through time.
Films on the same thread
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Mamoru Hosoda · Film · 2006
Explores: Regret, Consequences of Time Travel, First Love.
Just as in Leapholes, you will appreciate how a young protagonist discovers that manipulating the past to fix personal mistakes creates complex, unforeseen consequences that are difficult to undo.
Sleepers
Barry Levinson · Film · 1996
Explores: Childhood Trauma, Institutional Abuse, Moral Ambiguity.
If the courtroom tension in Leapholes kept you reading, this story offers a darker exploration of the legal system and the desperate fight for justice against institutional corruption.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Tim Burton · Film · 2016
Explores: Orphanage, Children with Powers, Time Loop.
This narrative mirrors the sense of wonder found in Leapholes by placing a young person into a hidden world of magical history and the urgent need to protect others.
Primal Fear
Gregory Hoblit · Film · 1996
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Corruption, Abuse of Power.
Fans of the legal maneuvering in Leapholes will recognize the high-pressure environment of a defense attorney navigating a complicated case where the truth is obscured by hidden secrets.
Series on the same thread
Quantum Leap
Donald P. Bellisario · Series · 1989
Shares a thread with Leapholes: Time Travel.
Much like the mentor-led journey in Leapholes, this series centers on the moral imperative to step into different lives and right historical wrongs through the power of time travel.
Secrets of Sulphur Springs
Tracey Thomson · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Leapholes: Time Travel.
Like the young protagonist in Leapholes, you will enjoy watching a curious teenager uncover family history and local mysteries that are inextricably linked to the mechanics of time.
Sleepy Hollow
Alex Kurtzman · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Leapholes: Time Travel.
This show captures the same fish-out-of-water feeling from Leapholes, featuring a character pulled through time to solve an ancient mystery that impacts the present day.
The Lincoln Lawyer
David E. Kelley · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Leapholes: Redemption.
If you enjoyed the legal focus of Leapholes, you will appreciate this portrait of a defense attorney operating within the justice system while seeking his own form of redemption.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
This series echoes the investigation of past events found in Leapholes, proving that to truly resolve a modern crime, one must turn back the clock to find the truth.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
While Leapholes offers a serious look at law, this show provides a comedic perspective on the legal absurdities and scandalous behavior that often arise when sports figures face the law.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Leapholes?
Leapholes follows a middle school student named Ryan Coolidge who faces legal trouble. He seeks help from a mysterious lawyer named Hezekiah, who utilizes magical leapholes to travel through time and legal history to find a solution to Ryan's specific predicament.
Who is the central mentor figure in Leapholes?
The central mentor in Leapholes is Hezekiah, a mysterious and magical old lawyer. He guides Ryan Coolidge through time and legal history by using leapholes to discover the answers needed to resolve the boy's legal difficulties.
Is Leapholes a book about time travel?
Yes, Leapholes involves time travel. The character Hezekiah uses magical leapholes to transport himself and Ryan Coolidge through different periods of time and law history to search for answers regarding the legal troubles Ryan encounters.
Who wrote the book Leapholes?
Leapholes was written by James Grippando and published in 2006. The story centers on a middle school student who navigates legal issues with the assistance of a magical lawyer capable of traveling through time.