The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: A Novel
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 240
Published: 2003
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"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" follows Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with autism, who discovers the neighbor’s dog has been killed. Determined to solve the mystery, he embarks on an investigation that uncovers much more than he anticipated, leading him to confront complex family truths and his own limitations. As he navigates the challenges of his condition, Christopher's unique perspective on the world reveals themes of trust, love, and the complexity of human relationships. The story is both a mystery and a touching exploration of a young boy's journey toward independence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 240 pages in this book.
It is a novel.
This book was published in 2003 by Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc .
MARK HADDON has written numerous picture books, including Sea of Tranquility, The Ice Bear's Cave, and Ocean Star Express.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers
This book was recognised by the Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers.
Costa Children's Book Award
The Costa Childrens Book Award is a prestigious literary award that recognizes outstanding children's literature in the United Kingdom. Part of the broader Costa Book Awards, which celebrate excellence in writing across several categories, the award focuses on childrens literature for readers aged up to 12 years. A panel of expert judges reviews submissions to create a shortlist of nominated titles.
Garden State Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Garden State Award.
Book Sense - Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Book Of The Year category of the Book Sense.
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.