Ed Boone Character Analysis

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The conflict of the novel is the unsolved murder of a dog, figuring out the murderer has a great deal to do with Ed Boone, Christopher’s Father. After the murder of Wellington, Christopher has an immense fascination with the case. He loved the murder mystery novels such as the classic Sherlock Holmes, influencing his interest in solving the case. Christopher begins to ask around, wondering if anyone knew anything or saw any witnesses. He would go snooping around in Mrs. Shears garden, looking for the clues. He began to write a book, the story of the dog. The book had clues and suspects. Father thought Christopher was too involved, he didn't want Christopher in other people’s business. One quote here, “Father said, ‘Promise me you will