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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 Friendship Discrimination

Critic Reviews

"Definitive and funny." (Susin Nielsen)

"A fabulous, brilliant debut." (Lisa Thompson)
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Loved this book it was a great read and for once the series was great too

Brilliant

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it was a good book
I liked it at the start of the book I didn't know what the accent was but I think it was Scottish

good

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As an autistic adult myself, this story reminded me so much of my younger self. What a beautiful story with such incredible insights into how our minds work. A great story for all to read to gain some understanding 😍

Inspiring and Eye opening

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This was one of my favourite audible books I have listened to it was very emotional but truly captivating

My favourite

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Authentic storytelling of the main character being autistic and both the strengths and challenges. Love this book.

Fantastic book

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