A Little Spark

Overview

Reviews

"Brings nuanced honesty to some challenging themes: grief, divorce, the bewildering demands of family, and attempted suicide. It is also a powerful celebration of imagination, creativity, the importance of stories and the healing power of friendship. . . . This bittersweet story’s raw honesty is joyful and uplifting." —Readings

"An engaging and honest story that is filled with the unexpected. Touching on serious topics of suicide and grief, A Little Spark is still an uplifting read, reminding us to always put ourselves in the moment, to dream and to never lose our spark." —Books + Publishing

"It is heartwarming to read about the connections that Cate has with both parents in the story, and that the separation has not diminished the love that she has for her family. . . . In addition, the relationship with Ellie, Cate’s best friend, brings with it its own adventures of UFOs, flash mobs and unicorns in this magic exploration of the never ending limits of imagination." —NZ Booklovers.

"From Australia comes another great piece of YA literature with wit, zing and depth." —Kirkus Reviews on Am I Right or Am I Right?

"Award-winning Australian author Jonsburg captures quirky, irrepressible Candice’s voice in this first-person narrative that is as touching as it is funny." —Kirkus Reviews on The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee 

"Jonsberg (Dreamrider) handles painful topics with honesty and humor. . . Jonsberg has created a memorable heroine in Candice, whose determined attempts to heal her family and understand her place in the world will stick with readers." —Publishers Weekly on The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee

"Teen fans of thrillers will become immersed in the realistic characters and the unique plot." —School Library Journal on Game Theory

Author Biography