The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (PB-9781400032716)

This novel tells the tale of 15-year-old Christopher, who is an autistic savant. One evening he discovers his neighbor's dog has been killed. He is accused of the crime, but against the wishes of his family he begins to investigate who did it. A social worker at his school encourages him to write about what he discovers, and, thus, is born this book.