A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

A Kind of Spark

A Kind of Spark #1

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,437 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
inspiring 70%
hopeful 68%
informative 51%
reflective 43%
funny 22%
challenging 21%
sad 17%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 9%
tense 6%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 48%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.63

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