The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (2003) National bestseller about an autistic boy, Christopher Boone. He knows every prime number up to 7,057 and hates the color yellow. This is the improbable story of his quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog. It makes for one of the most captivating novels in recent years.
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After hearing a great deal about this book, I was looking forward to reading. And I will say, it was a poignant look at a high-functioning autistic boy's life and experiences--as well as his family's. While I would not necessarily recommend this book for everyone--there is some graphic language throughout--I think the book creates an intimate portrait of an autistic teen's perspective on the world, replete with illustrations, both literal and figurative. Moreover, the book does a powerful job at showing how frustrating AND rewarding raising an autistic child can be...
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