A Kind of Spark is one of my favourite books, and so of course I had to read the Prequel ‘Keedie’. 

I related a lot to the character Keedie and her experience in this book because being autistic myself I have a very strong sense of justice and hatred for bullies. I’ve been told that in primary school and nursery school I ‘bullied the bullies’ because I couldn’t deal with the unfairness of their behaviour. So I really relate to Keedie’s mission in this book, and I love the way it’s explored, flaws and all. 

Elle McNicoll’s books are truly healing for an adult autistic who never got to read books with openly autistic characters as a child. Even if you’ve never had interest in a middle grade book but you’re autistic I suggest reading her books because they are so healing for my autistic younger self, and I appreciate that incredibly!