Sparks (Ally Kennen novel)

Sparks

First edition cover
Author Ally Kennen
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Publisher Marion Lloyd Books
Publication date
4 April 2010
Pages 240 pp
ISBN 978-1-4071-1108-7
OCLC 501398051
Preceded by Bedlam
Followed by Quarry

Sparks is a novel by Ally Kennen, that was published on April 4, 2010.[1][2][3] It was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.[4]

Plot

When Carla's Grandfather dies, she's very sad. But then, she finds a secret letter by her Grandpa and decides to give him the end he had always wanted, a Viking-funeral, in which he would be put on a burning boat heading to the sea. Carla and her siblings start a crazy and dangerous race against the time to do the impossible.

References

  1. Hall, Dinah (18 July 2010). "Children's books: For young hearts: review". The Daily Telegraph (London). Retrieved 22 October 2010.
  2. O'€™Neill, Sean; Hamilton, Fiona (11 April 2010). "Children's books roundup". The Sunday Times (London). Retrieved 22 October 2010. C1 control character in |last1= at position 3 (help)
  3. "Death at the circus". The Irish Times. 12 June 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
  4. Flood, Alison (28 May 2010). "Guardian children's fiction prize shows wealth of literature for under-10s". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 22 October 2010.


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