“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time”
Mark Haddon
15 year old Christopher Boone is an amazing mathematician who hates the colour yellow, has a pet rat called Toby and has Asperger syndrome. One night he finds his neighbor's dog (wellington) lying dead with a pitchfork through him on their neighbor's front lawn. Christopher then follows in the footsteps of his favourite novel detective Sherlock Holmes, he decides to write a book on this mystery and as he does other secrets around him start to unfold. Follow Christopher on his journey, learn how he thinks and find out who killed wellington.
I think this intricate novel is an amazing read for age 12 and over. The story line is filled with plot twists which keeps you entertained throughout the story. It is a very moving book and relatable to people, as the main character has asperger syndrome he explains how he thinks through the story and makes you feel attached to this book. The story takes place on his own street. (randolph street/he lives at number 36.) I love how the author has written this book in detail and in a way we can understand most things, it is a little confusing at times because there are very complicated math problems throughout the book. Also the chapters are done as prime numbers because…
“I think prime numbers are like life they are very logical you could never work out the rules even if you spent all your time thinking about it.”
-Christopher Boone
Read this book and find out if Christopher Boone finds the murderer of wellington, if he will pass his A level in maths. This fantastic novel will keep you on edge every step of the way.
Other books you might like to read like this one is wonder by R.J. Palacio followed by Auggie and me, but there reading ranges are a little younger.
By Heather
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