Английская Википедия:A Kind of Spark
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:For Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox book A Kind of Spark is a middle grade novel by Elle McNicoll, published on 4 June 2020, by Knights Of Media. The book follows Addie, "an autistic 11-year-old [who] seeks to memorialize the women once tried as witches in her Scottish village."[1] The book was commissioned as a CBBC television adaptation, with McNicoll acting as head writer for the series
Reception
A Kind of Spark was generally well-received, including a starred review from School Library Journal.[2]
Kirkus Reviews called the book "[e]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."[3]
Publishers Weekly applauded the representation of Addie's autism, stating, "McNicoll, herself neurodivergent, portrays with clarity Addie’s neurological reality, interpersonal bonds, and thoughtful reflections."[1] Deborah Stevenson, writing for The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, echoed the sentiment, writing, "McNicoll ... writes Addie’s narration with power and determination; it’s especially strong at revealing the sheer labor required for Addie to negotiate the world ... and the toll it takes, which is evident in Keedie as well."[4] Stevenson concluded, "Whether they’re facing similar neurodivergent challenges or not, readers will appreciate Addie’s honesty, and they may follow her lead in reconsidering history."[4]
| Year | Award/Honor | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Blackwell's Book of the Year | Шаблон:Won | [5] |
| 2021 | Blue Peter Book Award for Best story | Шаблон:Won | [6] |
| Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Overall | Шаблон:Won | [7][8] | |
| Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Younger Readers | Шаблон:Won | [7][8] | |
| Saltire Society Literary Award for Scottish First Book of the Year | Шаблон:Nom | [9] | |
| 2022 | Schneider Family Book Award for Middle Grades | Шаблон:Won | [10][11] |
Television series
A Kind of Spark was optioned for a CBBC television adaptation, with McNicoll acting as head writer for the series.[12] It premiered in the UK on 31 March 2023, first on BBC iPlayer and later on CBBC.[13]
References
- Английская Википедия
- 2020 children's books
- 21st-century American literature
- Books about autism
- English-language literature
- Novels set in Scotland
- Children's books set in Scotland
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- Википедия
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- Статья из Английской Википедии
