 Eleven-year-old Addie is autistic, headstrong, and smart. She thinks differently from the people around her. She is on a campaign to have a plaque erected in her Scottish hometown in memory of the victims of the witch trials which happened there hundreds of years ago. She understands what it is like to be treated as an outcast for being different. The author is neurodivergent, too, and she insightfully tells about what it is like to be an autistic girl. She believably portrays Addie’s struggles and her beautiful friendship with a girl who is understanding and supportive. mjw |
| Title: A Kind Of Spark Author: Elle McNicoll Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers Copyright: 2020 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0-593-37425-2 Hardcover pages: 192 Age range: 8-12 Genre: Fiction, Novel Book setting: Scotland Author’s ethnicity: Scottish Author’s residence: London Awards: 2022 ALA Schneider Family Book Award – Middle Grade Honor Subjects: Autism, Bullies, Disabilities, Neurodivergency, Sharks, Teachers, Witch trials |
A Kind Of Spark
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