Overview

A KIND OF SPARK tells the story of 11-year-old Addie as she campaigns for a memorial in memory of the witch trials that took place in her Scottish hometown. Addie knows there's more to the story of these 'witches', just like there is more to hers. Can Addie challenge how the people in her town see her, and her autism, and make her voice heard? A story about friendship, courage and self-belief, perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy. ""Definitive and funny"" Susin Nielsen ""A fabulous, brilliant debut"" Lisa Thompson

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9781037410642

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'Challenging many a myth and a stereotype, but never forcing its messages, this is a powerful book with a gentle touch.' * BookTrust * 'I cannot recommend this book enough to teachers and to classes, perfect for Year 5 upwards. Because of the strong voice and the compelling storyline, it would naturally lend itself very well to being read aloud and prompt much wonderful, necessary discussion.' * Just Imagine * 'Phenomenal...I loved it.' * Branford Boase Award (Shortlisted 2021) *

Author Information

Elle McNicoll is a bestselling and award-winning novelist and screenwriter whose debut novel A Kind of Spark, won the Blue Peter Book Award and the Overall Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, as well as Blackwell’s Book of 2020. She is twice Carnegie nominated, and was shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Awards 2020, the Branford Boase Award and The Little Rebels Award. A Kind Of Spark has also been adapted for Television in partnership with 9Story and BBC Childrens.

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