A Kind of Spark

Elle McNicoll's heartfelt and relatable debut is sure to spark courage in its younger readers.

As seen on BBC TV
Winner of the Waterstones Best Book for Younger Readers and overall winner
Winner of the Blue Peter Prize for Best Story

A story about friendship, courage and self-belief, perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy.

Meet Addie, she's eleven and officially on a mission to make her voice heard! When she discovers that her small Scottish town once put "witches" on trial, she knows she has to act. After all, if anyone understands what it’s like to be misunderstood for being different, it’s Addie.

It’s time to start a spark that will change everything .

'A remarkable debut' – The Sunday Times: Book of the Week
'Definitive and funny' – Susin Nielsen, author of We Are All Made of Molecules
'A fabulous, brilliant debut' – Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy

Don't miss the prequel to A Kind of Spark! KEEDIE is available now.

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