The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-Time - Characters

Characters

Christopher John Francis Boone

The 15-year-old protagonist of the novel, who investigates the murder of Mrs. Shears' large black poodle.

Ed Boone

Christopher's father, a boiler engineer. Prior to the beginning of the story, he has been living with Christopher as a single parent for two years.

Judy Boone

Christopher's mother. Early in the book, Christopher writes that she died of a heart attack two years before the book's events.

Siobhan

Christopher's para-professional and mentor at school. She teaches him how society works and how to behave within its complex guidelines.

Mr Roger Shears

One of the neighbours who lived near the Boones, but has left his wife before the story begins.

Mrs Eileen Shears

Mr Shears's wife, who attempts to console Ed for a time after Christopher learns of his mother's death.

Mrs Alexander

An old lady, who is one of Christopher's neighbours, who offers information to help Christopher's investigation regarding his parents and Mr and Mrs Shears.

Toby

Christopher's pet rat.

Wellington

Mrs. Shears' large black poodle, which Christopher finds dead in her garden, with a garden fork sticking out of him.