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A Kind of Spark

By: Elle McNicoll
Narrated by: Emma Tracey
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About this listen

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 Inspiring Feel-Good Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

"Definitive and funny." (Susin Nielsen)

"A fabulous, brilliant debut." (Lisa Thompson)
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Super story and grrat narating! I was reccomended it and told that every 11-13 year old should read it and it didn't dissapoint! It is based in Juniper, just outside Edinbrough so I thought it was good of audible to give the book a scottish nerator!

Fenominal!

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A beautiful narrated short story. A wonderful insight in a charming way into the life of autistic school girl and her family.

Very informative and fun to listen too.

Insightful and inspiring

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I liked it the narrators voice was fine but it go boring at some points .but overall was great I really like this author.

GREAT👍very interesting sometimed

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I really enjoyed this book because it was heartwarming and comforting as well as interesting and exciting!!! It’s long enough to properly get into it but short enough to not lose interest. I recommend this book for 8-12 year olds !!! LOVED IT!!!

Definitely a favourite!!

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Fantastic story, lovely by all my family. would defiantly recommend it others. a great way to make children think 😀

Fantastic

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Didn’t want it to end, should be compulsory in schools. Neurodiverse children are amazing, different isn’t less.

Brilliant book

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I throughly enjoyed this book and narration. Captivating and enjoyable and weaves a real insight j to the daily struggles of autistic children and adults. Highly recommend.

Essential reading/listening for everyone.

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Beautiful written and a joy to read. An wonderful insight in to an autistic paradigm ♥️♥️♥️

A brilliant insight into Autism ♥️

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a amzin story I think ever body who is a litl bit difrent will love this

I joved it

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A brilliant book, beautifully written. Would highly recommend. A great book to share with a class.

Amazing

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