Coram Boy
Jamila Gavin
Ages 11–15
Coram Boy
Jamila Gavin
For readers interested in justice, courage and heritage, compare Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin. It is a novel for children aged 11 to 15.
Novel2000
Novel · ages 9–12
A Kind of Spark
A Kind of Spark, a novel by Elle McNicoll, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring justice, courage and self-reliance.
FormatNovel
First published2020
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A Kind of Spark sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 9 to 12; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with justice, courage and self-reliance.
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