 First edition cover | |
| Author | Ally Kennen |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Marion Lloyd Books |
| Publication date | 4 April 2010 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| 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 4 April 2010. It was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
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
- Hall, Dinah (18 July 2010). "Children's books: For young hearts: review". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- O'Neill, Sean; Hamilton, Fiona (11 April 2010). "Children's books roundup". The Sunday Times. London. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- "Death at the circus". The Irish Times. 12 June 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- 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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