The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time is about a boy named Christopher who is 15 and has Asperger’s Syndrome. He live with his father in England. His mother died from a heart attack.
Christopher Boone one day finds his neighbors dog murdered so he decides to investigate and write a book about it. So he starts to ask people around the neighbor hood if they know any thing about it. And he comes to the conclusion that the reason why someone would kill someone’s dog is because they want to make that person sad so Christopher thought that the murderer might be his neighbors ex husband. So he asks is dad about Mr. shears (his neighbors ex husband) and his father says that christopher is not allowed to say that name in his house and that the man is evil then his father finds out that he’s doing investigating and he forbids him not to do any more investigating and butting into other peoples business. Christopher is the kind of boy who does not let himself lie and does what he’s told but he’s also the kind of kid who finds a way to bend the rules. So he does that and finds out that his mother had an affair with Mr. shears and that’s why his father hates Mr. shears. Then his father finds out that he’s still doing detective work and steals the book he’s writing about the mystery he’s solving. One day his father has to go somewhere for a short time so Christopher takes that time to try and find his book so he searches the whole house. Finally he finds it in his fathers bedroom in a shoe box and underneath his book is a pile of letters addressed to him. They end up being from his mother and they say things like we’ve just move in, i got a job, why haven’t you written, and stuff like that information on what’s going on with her. His father finds him reading them and tells him that his mothers still alive and she’s living with Mr. shears. Then he tells him that he was the one who killed wellington, their neighbors dog. Christopher gets really freaked out and runs away. He decides that he going to live with his mom so he finds his way to the train station and gets on a train. On the train a police officer finds him and tells him his father is looking for him and that he has to come with him. But then the train starts to move so they have to wait for the next stop. Christopher tells the police officer that he has to go to the washroom. When he comes out of the washroom he sees the little racks for the luggage and since he likes small spaces he climbs up and puts a suitcase in front so he’s totally blocked in. Finally the train stops and the police officer looks for christopher but can’t find him so he gets off the train. The train starts moving and stops a couple times finally when christopher feels safe he comes out and gets off the train. After wondering around the city christopher finally made it to the address on the letter. And he stays with his mom and Mr. shears. Then his dad comes to visit but christopher won’t see him so he leaves. Then his mom takes him back to his house. And his mother says to him please give your father a chance so he does. And his father says to him christopher i would never hurt you, i was mad at Ms. shears and she yelled at me and i got so out of control and the dog wouldn’t shut up so i killed it, I’m so sorry. Can we please try a little experiment i promise i won’t ever hurt you and i’ll keep my distance but can you try and spend some time with me just that. And so he did.
Christopher
he’s 15
he has Asperger’s Syndrome
loves math and science and is extremely good at it
doesn’t know a lot about humans
he loves things to be in order and have a proper place and patterns and the truth
he hates the colors yellow and brown and being touched
he’s never gone farther then the end of his block by himself
loves Sherloch Holmes
loves mysteries all together
loves schedules
loves small spaces
hates Melissa Brown (a girl at his school)
important issue
The most important part in this book i think is defiantly when Christopher's father finds him reading the letters. I think this is the most important part because it’s when all the mysteries are solved. His mother, The dog. And it’s when Christopher takes his wild adventure to find his mom and get away from his dad.
2 comments:
Dad here:
You cannot know how thrilled I am that you are now reading and enjoying books! If there was anything of myself that I wanted to pass on to you, I at least wanted you to share my love of reading. I am so proud, and excited for you.
This book sounds really exciting, and you have done a good job of communicating this. As noted before, you could improve this by using paragraphs and editing the grammar/capitalization and so on.
As well, it would have been good if you had provided a little less summarization, and done a little more analyzing of the story.
In grade 9 they will expect you to go beyond a simple retelling of the story. A report such as this would be expected to show a deeper understanding of the novel.
You have shown glimpses of this understanding with comments like:
"Christopher is the kind of boy who does not let himself lie and does what he’s told but he’s also the kind of kid who finds a way to bend the rules."
And when you talk about the "The most important part in this book.." at the end of the report, you are beginning to show an understanding of structure of the plot (in this case the rising action and climax of the story).
Next time go into more detail of why this part is so important, and how this incident affects both the characters and drives the plot forward.
Also talk more about how you were affected (or not affected) by the story. Can you relate to any of the characters? Did their actions and reactions seem realistic or overly melodramatic (exaggerated for dramatic effect).
How would you compare this "mystery" story to previous ones you have read (like Harry Potter). Does the inclusion of such personal real-world issues change how you relate or feel about the story?
You have started a journey of discovery, my dear wiggly-worm! Congratulations and Bon Voyage!
i'll defenatly try my hardest.
thank you.
p.s. i'll learn lot's in grade eight that will help me.
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