Seen through the eyes of Christopher, a mathematical genius and Sherlock Holmes fan, who also has Asperger's Syndrome (a form of Autism), the novel opens with his discovery of a murdered dog on his neighbour's lawn.
In his search to discover the identity of the killer, Christopher also uncovers some disturbing information about his own family, which throws his ordered world into chaos, and he embarks on a journey to London to find the mother he thought was dead.
This funny, touching and compelling novel was the winner of the inaugural Booktrust Teenage Prize.
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Reviews
An unusual story, sometimes very funny but also moving. I read it in Spanish.
I really enjoyed this book - a fantastic and moving read.
Summon up your imaginative powers for this compelling read. It is very likely you will know most of the characters, but the story woven around them is a lesson in economical but entertaining writing. My daughter sent me a copy and it is disturbing that children know their parents better than they comfortably should. Christopher is exceptional and real.
