Despite his overwhelming fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a mathematically-gifted, autistic fifteen-year-old boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers secret information about his mother.
A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a ...
A Novel Mark Haddon. A C C L A I M F O R M A R K H A D D o N s T H E C U R I O U S I N C I D E N T O F T H E D C G I N T H E N I G H T – T | M. E “This original and affecting novel is a triumph of empathy.” —The New Yorker “Haddon's ...
THE STORY: 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life.
But the dog was not running or asleep. The dog was dead. This is Christopher's story. There are also no lies in this story because Christopher can't tell lies.
Dr. Forman was one of those men who did humor without smiling. He looked like a villain from a James Bond film. It was disconcerting. “Weeping, sleeplessness and anxiety,” said Dr. Forman. “Always makes me laugh when l read that under ...
Christopher is an autistic fifteen-year-old boy who loves maths, lists, patterns and the truth.
The ultimate guide for parents who dream of having a little less chaos and a lot more time for the good things in life Written by mother of five, Nicole Avery, this book shows harried parents how, with just a bit of planning, family life ...
This abridged edition is designed for schools and has been adapted for 10 actors playing all of the roles.
This book will consolidate his reputation as one of the most imaginative writers in contemporary literature.
This schools' edition of Mark Haddon's multi-award-winning novel adapted for the stage of the National Theatre by Simon Stephens is perfect for Key Stages 3 and 4.