From the Witches shelf
A Kind of Spark
Written by Elle McNicoll
Macmillan · 2026 · 9+
Novel · PB · Fiction
Publisher Pitch
When Addie learns about the witch trials in her Scottish town, she sets out to honour the people who were misunderstood and condemned. Her campaign also challenges the way others treat her as an autistic girl. A story of speaking up, friendship and making room for different minds.
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Book-specific representation evidence, separate from reading format.
- Autistic protagonist: Eleven-year-old Addie is autistic. Source for Autistic protagonist (opens in a new tab)