The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

ISBN 978-1-86478-083-3

The smartstudy® English guide to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time examines this unusual and compelling novel. Told from the unique perspective of its autistic narrator, Christopher Francis Boone, this multi-layered text conveys the unravelling of Christopher’s world and the mechanisms he employs to cope. It is a rewarding experience that develops our understanding and tolerance of those perceived as “different”.

Key Features:

• notes about the author/director/poet/playwright
• an overview of the historical and cultural context
• chapter/scene/story summaries
• character profiles
• analysis of themes and genres
• critical perspectives of the text
• key quotations
• focus questions in each section
• marginal notes explaining key passages, ideas, terms and characters
• a guide to planning and writing an essay
• a sample essay with annotations
• further exam-style essay questions
• a bibliography and further reading section

$16.95

(GST Inc.)