Sparks (Kennen novel) explained

Sparks
Author:Ally Kennen
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Publisher:Marion Lloyd Books
Pub 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 4 April 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.

Notes and References

  1. News: Children's books: For young hearts: review . . 18 July 2010 . 22 October 2010 . London . Dinah . Hall.
  2. News: Children's books roundup. 11 April 2010. The Sunday Times. Hamilton. Fiona. London. 22 October 2010. Sean. O'Neill.
  3. News: Death at the circus . . 12 June 2010 . 22 October 2010 .
  4. News: Guardian children's fiction prize shows wealth of literature for under-10s . . 28 May 2010 . 22 October 2010 . London . Alison . Flood.