The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
5/1/2011
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In "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time", we follow the detective work of Christopher, a 15-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome. When he discovers his neighbor's dog has been murdered, he decides to set out on a mission to solve the mystery. Along the way, Christopher uncovers more truths than just the identity of the killer - truths about his own capabilities, family and the world beyond his own. Written in a truly unique voice, this captivating book offers a glimpse into a different perspective that both enlightens and entertains, and will leave you with a better understanding of what it might feel like to see the world through Christopher's eyes.
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autism ꞏ mystery ꞏ fiction ꞏ bestseller ꞏ animals ꞏ coming of age ꞏ perception ꞏ truth ꞏ friendship ꞏ psychological fiction ꞏ special needs ꞏ british ꞏ dogs ꞏ unreliable narrator ꞏ family ꞏ mathematics ꞏ asperger's syndrome ꞏ understanding ꞏ perception vs. reality ꞏ neurodiversity