
Kirkus Reviews called the book "arnest and perceptive," noting, "The bullying Addie endures will leave readers’ stomachs in sympathetic knots, but Addie's nuanced relationships with her sisters and a new friend, Audrey, infuse humor and heart."


The book follows Addie, "an autistic 11-year-old seeks to memorialize the women once tried as witches in her Scottish village." Reception Ī Kind of Spark was generally well-received, including a starred review from School Library Journal. Print ( hardcover and paperback), AudiobookĪ Kind of Spark is a middle grade novel by Elle McNicoll, published on June 4, 2020, by Knights Of Media.
