Kind Of Spark

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Eleven-year-old Addie, an autistic girl from a small Scottish village, learns about historical witch trials where women were persecuted for being different. Recognising parallels to her own experiences, she campaigns for a memorial to honour these women, facing challenges from her community. Through determination and the support of her sister and a new friend, Addie strives to make her voice heard and bring about change.

About the author

Elle McNicoll is a Scottish author who loves telling exciting and thoughtful stories for children. She is best known for her popular book 'A Kind of Spark', which follows the adventures of Addie. Elle enjoys creating characters who are brave and unique, and she hopes her stories inspire readers to celebrate what makes them special.