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A Kind of Spark

By: Elle McNicoll
Narrated by: Emma Tracey
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Overall Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2021

Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.

The Times Children's Book of the Week.

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.

©2020 Elle McNicoll (P)2021 Audible, Ltd Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Neurodiversity Friendship Inspiring Heartfelt Feel-Good Discrimination

Critic reviews

"Definitive and funny." (Susin Nielsen)

"A fabulous, brilliant debut." (Lisa Thompson)
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A sensitively written story that had my 11 year old son and I gripped, helping us to understand what it feels like to be autistic, while challenging us to think about how we respond to people who think, feel and behave in ways that we might not understand. We had many discussions on how we might helpfully respond to people in our lives who are different to us as a result.
We loved Emma’s performance and would highly recommend this book.

Thought provoking and challenging.

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This is a book that should be read by all. Especially all those with powerful positions in any institution.

Extraordinary & thought provoking.

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Really great expression
And I could really feel the story come to life Great job

Amazing

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Loved every second of this book, didn’t want it to end, will listen again some time soon.

Amazing

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I loved this so so much I cannot sing its praises enough! So powerful and moving! Brilliantly done! Thank you Elle McNicholl!

Best read in a very long time!

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