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Everyone has been talking about this book for a few years now, so while I wasn't dying to pick it up, I thought that there was probably something to the glowing praise. I am so glad I did because I could not put this book down. It is heartbreaking and inspiring all at the same time. It is told from the perspective of a 15 year old boy with autism who sets off to solve the mystery of who killed his neighbor's dog. The adventure that transpires is compelling and an unforgettable story. I think eve
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I really liked this book more than three stars, but it didn't blow me away like a four-star book. I liked Christopher and his coping mechanisms but could have done without all the math and physics.
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