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The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime by mark haddon. Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside mrs shearss dead dog. This clip is from the bbc series the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime. Mark haddon was an author and illustrator of childrens books, who one day decided to write a book for adults instead. The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime wikipedia.
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