A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

A Kind of Spark

Elle McNicoll

192 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

Perfect for readers 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.Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the...

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Moods

emotional 88%
hopeful 69%
inspiring 68%
informative 54%
reflective 44%
challenging 22%
funny 21%
sad 18%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 7%
tense 3%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 48%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.65

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