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Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award 2022 ages 7-10 | Winner of the Blue Peter Book Awards 2021, Best Story | Shortlisted for the 2021 Branford Boase | Award Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2021
When 11 year old Addie, who is autistic, learns about the 16th century women who were persecuted for witchcraft, she starts to lobby for a local memorial in her small Scottish village. With the help of a new girl at school, she fights valiantly against injustice and oppression.
The Branford Boase Award Judges said: ‘Phenomenal’; ‘I loved it’; ‘brings a brand new voice into children’s books’; ‘deals with ideas of difference without being heavy handed’.
Find out more about the Branford Boase Awards here.
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A Kind of Spark Synopsis
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.
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9781913311056 |
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4th June 2020 |
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Elle McNicoll |
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Knights Of Media |
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Paperback |
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Press Reviews
Elle McNicoll Press Reviews
'Definitive and funny' - Susin Nielsen
'A fabulous, brilliant debut' - Lisa Thompson
‘This intensely readable little book punches well above its weight.’ - The Guardian
‘Funny, astute debut...a big-hearted tale that shows compassion for all’ The Times ‘Remarkable debut...an involving story with a protagonist we root for’ - Sunday Times
‘Beautifully judged...explores autism with great sensitivity’ - iWeekend
‘Elle McNicoll’s touching story is for anyone who believes in friendship, family, being brave and making your voice heard.’ - The Week Junior
‘Heartbreaking and vital, it’s a book that every student and teacher should read.’ - Book Riot
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About Elle McNicoll
Elle McNicoll is an award-winning Scottish children’s author.
Her debut novel, A Kind of Spark, won the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. A live action TV adaptation from BBC Children’s and 9 Story Media will be hitting UK screens in Spring 2023.
She is an advocate for better representation of neurodiversity in publishing and in 2022 founded The Adrien Prize, to recognise children’s fiction that explores the disability experience. She lives in London.
Photo credit Aashfaria A. Anwar
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On winning the Blue Peter Award, Elle said: "As someone who grew up watching Blue Peter and discovering brilliant new books from the show, it is an extraordinary moment to be recognised. To be a part of their World Book Day celebrations is great, and to have been voted the winner by readers is life changing.”
Read more about the Blue Peter Awards here.
