
A Kind of Spark
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Narrated by:
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Katy Townsend
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Elle McNicoll
Perfect for listeners 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 magic. They were like me. Different like me.
I’m autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won’t let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine.
Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials and a girl who refuses to relent in the fight for what she knows is right.
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Critic reviews
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)
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I loved it so much.
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Great example of an authentic autistic experience
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Want a story about a girl who doesn’t like to stand out, but courageously does so to make a huge change for progress’s sake? This one. Highly recommend!
A powerful making-a-difference story!
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Personally, I found the story very relatable and became very emotional as the story progressed. It didn't feel preachy in any way and felt very authentic.
I highly recommend it.
What a beautiful story!
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Good
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Great book!
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Excellent
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*though I loved this book to pieces and think all should read it, some parts are a lot. They are necessary and enrich the story but may still be triggering for some readers-I among them. We hear about one lovely girl who was institutionalized and the depiction of punishment for witchcraft-burning, hanging, etc-I found quite overwhelming. There is also ongoing emotional abuse from a teacher and brief mentions of physical abuse from a former babysitter. Also, one character **spoiler** Kidi does experience burnout, so this if you yourself are coping with burnout, describe there be an “oh look at that I’m not alone” moment, or a very upsetting moment. There also is a lot of bullying, though that’s not too scary. Like I said, it works so well for the story and is incredibly well done, but I add the warning because I definitely wasn’t mentally prepared for some parts. Still worth it. Happy reading!!
Oh! Also I’m fourteen.
I am autistic and this is one of the most moving books I’ve ever read
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Amazing Book
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