A Kind of Spark
$17.90
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
11 October 2022
Summary
Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different.
“A must-read for students and adults alike.” - School Library Journal, Starred Review
Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can’t stop thinking about them. Those people weren’t …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593374283 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593374282 |
| Author: | Elle McNicoll |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Yearling |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 11 October 2022 |
| Weight: | 147g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 133mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
A Peter Blue Book Award Winner for Best Story of the Year!
“This debut novel from neurodivergent author McNicoll will bring readers to tears and have them cheering for Addie as she learns how much she has to offer the world.” -School Library Journal, Starred Review
“The author, herself neurodivergent, imbues Addie’s unapologetically autistic perspective with compassion and insight.” -Kirkus Reviews
Whether they’re facing similar neurodivergent challenges or not, readers will appreciate Addie’s honesty, and they may follow her lead in reconsidering history.” –The Bulletin
“The writer (autistic herself) busts some myths about neuro-divergency as she presents a flawed, loving, believable family and a convincing, nuanced, and very likable main character with a distinctive voice.” –The Horn Book
Elle McNicoll
Elle McNicoll is a debut children’s author from Scotland, now living in East London. As a neurodivergent writer, she is passionate about disability rights and representation. A Kind of Spark is her first novel.
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