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By: Elle McNicoll
The second book from the author of the award-winning middle-grade book A Kind of Spark
'Imaginative and assured' Observer
When Cora's brother drags her along to his boss's house, she doesn't expect to strike up a friendship with Adrien, son of the intimidating CEO of Pomegranate Technologies.
As she becomes part of Adrien's life, she is also drawn into the mysterious projects at Pomegranate. At first, she's intrigued by them - Pomegranate is using AI to recreate real people in hologram form. As she digs deeper, however, she uncovers darker secrets... Cora knows she must unravel their plans, but can she fight to make her voice heard, whilst never losing sight of herself?
With Neurodivergent characters you'll root for and a moving friendship at its heart, readers 9+ will love this powerful new novel from Elle McNicoll.
'Exhilarating and breathtaking' Just Imagine
The Times Children's Book of the Week
PRAISE FOR A KIND OF SPARK:
WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES BEST BOOK FOR YOUNGER READERS AND OVERALL WINNER 2021
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER PRIZE FOR BEST STORY 2021
SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK
WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2020