A Kind of Spark

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Younger Readers Prize 2021

Winner of the Blue Peter Prize for Best Story 2021

Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for July 2021

A Kind of Spark tells the story of 11-year-old Addie as she campaigns for a memorial in memory of the witch trials that took place in her Scottish hometown. Addie knows there's more to the story of these 'witches', just like there is more to hers.

Can Addie challenge how the people in her town see her, and make her voice heard? A story about friendship, courage and self-belief, perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Addie’s story was born from Elle’s own experiences of neurodiversity and her commitment to seeing greater representation in children’s books.