54 pages • 1 hour read
A Kind of Spark
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020
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Essay Topics
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Eleven-year-old Addie feels that the social dynamics at school are changing. What common struggles of preadolescence might be impacting Addie’s experience?
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Several side characters act as foils—or opposites—to one another. Identify at least two pairs of foils and explain how the author uses these contrasts to better illustrate the nuances of neurodiversity and the misconceptions surrounding it.
3.
Research the concept of autistic masking. Why does Keedie struggle to be open about her autism in certain situations?
