A Kind of Spark

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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 her autism, and make her voice heard?

A story about friendship, courage and self-belief.

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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 her autism, and make her voice heard?

A story about friendship, courage and self-belief.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

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We love this book because it is:

  • an incredibly important story about the treatment of neurodiverse individuals

  • wonderful for creating empathy in your classroom

  • about kindness & understanding

  • inspiring

Learning opportunities:

  • PSHE: discuss attitudes towards Adie throughout the book

  • Drama: re-create the scene in chapter 1. How could Miss Murphy have been kinder?

  • Create a report about your favourite animal

  • PSHE: create a plan for an inclusive classroom

  • History: research & create a non-chronological report about the witch trials in the UK

  • Writing: write a diary entry from Addie’s perspective about being turned down by the committee

  • Mindfulness

  • PSHE: anti-bullying

  • Art: make a friendship bracelet

  • Persuasive writing: write to the committee urging them to listen to Addie and to support her cause

Visit the Knights Of website for lots of teaching ideas: Knights Of Website

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