I really liked this book as it helped me understand what autism was a bit better even though it was fiction.I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn about autism as the author was autistic A neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different. Diagnosed by the Audience: Invoked In-Universe: Many of the witches were seen as imbeciles or madwomen which makes Addie suspect they might have been autistic. Miss Murphy is said to be continually stressed out because of having to take care of her ill mother. The ocean needs all kinds of fish. Just like the world needs all kinds of minds. Just one would be really dull, wouldn't it?”

The author of the Anastasia books as well as more serious fiction ( Rabble Starkey, 1987) offers her first historical fiction—a story about the escape of the Jews from Denmark in 1943. A beautiful, heartfelt, lyrical and warm book about speaking up and being proud of who you are. For anyone 8+, but readers of all ages will take something special from this book. An incredibly assured debut. Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can’t stop thinking about them. Those people weren’t magic. They were like me. Different like me. If you're looking for further resources on Scottish history, see our (this link will open in a new window) Scottish myths and legends resource, or for more learning activities exploring social justice, see our Read Woke learning resources.This book made me cry, not because it is sad, but because it is everything I needed this book to be.

DUTCH De autistische gemeenschap heeft te maken met zoveel validisme en stigma, en veel mensen proberen ons verhaal te vertellen en voor ons te praten. Dus een boek als dit, voor kinderen, betekent heel veel. Ik heb dit boek al twee keer gelezen, omdat ik het de eerste keer wat lastig vond om te lezen en ik mezelf de kans wilde geven om het boek te laten bezinken en er daadwerkelijk een mening over te vormen. De eerste keer was het niet lastig omdat ik het een slecht boek vond, maar omdat het iets te dichtbij kwam allemaal en ik het las op een moment waarop ik daar niet zo goed mee om kon gaan. De tweede keer dat ik het las vond ik het zo empowering. Addie is een enorm herkenbare hoofdpersoon, zelfs voor mij als 27-jarige, en het gaf me zoveel kracht om te zien hoe ze voor zichzelf opkwam en omging met het pesten van haar docent en klasgenoten. Ik zou dit enorm aanraden aan iedereen die autistisch is en aan iedereen die autistische mensen graag beter wil begrijpen. Creator Cameo: Elle McNicoll makes a cameo appearance in the last episode of the TV adaptation as one of the crowd during Addie's final speech.

A 10-episode TV series adaptation was released on the BBC iPlayer in March 2023, late debuting on the CBBC Channel with a parallel subplot about one of the young women accused of witchcraft in the Juniper of the 16th century. Emily bullies Addie because she has dyslexia or something similar, and tries to make herself feel better by making others feel worse. Addie believes that the women who were accused of witchcraft were an example of this, singled out for differences in socializing and behaviour. I absolutely adore a kind of spark. It is the best book with a neurodivegent character i have ever read. Its plot is compelling, the characters are wonderful and I highly recommend it. My favourite character is Audrey, the best friend to the main character. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes looking through someone else's point of view. It truly is an amazing book.