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A review by bella_cavicchi
A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Reading middle-grade books, particularly realistic fiction, is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket; a good one will leave me feeling nourished and whole. A KIND OF SPARK, Elle McNicoll's debut, hits this very mark -- I'm glad to have this #OwnVoices narrative (McNicoll is autistic, as is the main character, Addie) gracing my shelves.
(Love and thanks to Ottie for the recommendation!)
(Love and thanks to Ottie for the recommendation!)
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Death, and Forced institutionalization