Elle McNicoll

Addie on 11-aastane tüdruk, kes peab toime tulema teistsuguse reaalsuse tajumisviisiga. Tal on autismispektri häire. Ta tajub asju teravamalt ega suuda alati aru saada teiste näoilmetest, kuid on väga empaatiline, taibukas ja lugemishuviline. Addie puutub sageli kokku eelarvamustega ja kogeb, et kiusajaid võib leiduda ka täiskasvanute seas. Tüdrukule on abiks tema vanem õde, kellel on samuti autismispektri häire ja kes aitab Addiel nii temas endas kui ka maailmas toimuvat mõista.Kui koolis tuleb juttu nõiaprotsessidest, taipab Addie, et nõiaks peetud naised olid tegelikult lihtsalt teistsugused - nagu ta isegi. Tüdruk asub võitlusse selle nimel, et tema kodukülas nõidade mälestus ausse tõstetaks.Elle McNicolli mõjuv ja liigutav teos räägib sellest, mis tunne on elada maailmas, kus erinevusi kardetakse, ja sellest, et ka kõige vaiksem hääl võib osutuda väga võimsaks. Raamat on mõeldud 9-12-aastastele lastele.2023. aastal tõi BBC Culture teose välja saja kõigi aegade parima lasteraamatu seas.

A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children’s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. This gorgeous summery collection brings back together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Robin Stevens, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Including sun-thieves, fantastical creatures of the deep, airport mayhem, weddings gone wrong, tropical resort travesties, and a very sticky situation at a berry picking farm. This is the prefectly entertaining collection to pack in every young reader’s summer holiday bag. Serena Patel is the winner of the This Week Junior’s Young Fiction Book of the Year award. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family. Robin Stevens is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford.

A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . . This gorgeous wintery collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize and was a finalist in the Undiscovered Voices Anthology 2018. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family. ROBIN STEVENS is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford.

Set in Juniper five years before A Kind of Spark comes a powerful coming-of-age story from award-winning author Elle McNicoll. As Keedie and her twin Nina approach their fourteenth birthday, they seem to only be growing further apart. Keedie instead feels drawn to, and fiercely protective of, their quiet younger sister Addie – who on the surface is the opposite of loud and fiery Keedie, but in fact they have more in common than anyone knows. 'This is a novel filled with love-not only Keedie’s love for Addie but McNicoll’s for young neurodivergent people everywhere, and the brilliant and brave Keedie will inspire those children to be proud of who they are.' – The Bookseller 'A brilliant story of kindness, justice and just a little bit of revenge. Brash, bold and furious, just like Keedie herself.' – Lizzie Huxley-Jones Don't miss Elle McNicoll's other books for young readers: A Kind of Spark Show Us Who You Are Like a Charm Like a Curse

Cora är tolv år, hon är autistisk och van vid att människor försöker förändra henne. När hon möter Adrien föds en oväntad vänskap. Cora blir en del av Adriens liv och dras in i de mystiska projekten hos Adriens pappas företag Pomegranate, ett högteknologiskt imperium som skapar AI-versioner av människor. Till en början fascineras Cora, men ju djupare hon gräver, desto mörkare hemligheter får hon reda på ... Cora inser att hon måste avslöja företagets planer -- men vågar hon säga vad hon tycker? Vågar hon visa vem hon är? Visa vem du är är lika delar science fiction och mänskligt drama. Det är en bok om att finna modet att vara den man är -- även när det skaver.

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency--and business is booming. A moving and inclusive prequel to the award-winning novel A Kind of Spark. Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency--and business is booming. A moving and inclusive prequel to the award-winning novel A Kind of Spark. Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.

From the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark comes a new heartfelt and timely novel for middle-grade and teen readers. Aeriel Sharpe doesn’t want to be anyone’s role model. But, when her mother is elected to be the most important politician in the country (yes, that one), she is thrust into the spotlight. With the world’s eyes on her, friends don’t seem that friendly and she feels trapped by everyone’s expectations. They want her to be the voice of every autistic teenager, but Aeriel must find a way to speak for herself…It’s not easy being thirteen… and it’s even harder when you’re the most famous teenager in the country“One of the most exciting talents on the children’s publishing scene and... has transformed the representation of neurodivergent children in literature." The Bookseller

The fight to save the human and magical worlds is ON...but Ramya has to learn to control her powers before she can help. But when a friend is kidnapped, she may have to go, ready or not. It's a race to the finish in the stunning conclusion to the Like a Charm duology from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark. *"McNicoll paints a vivacious portrait of one neurodivergent tween's experience navigating the world." -Publishers Weekly, starred review Ramya thought discovering she was a witch would make life easier. But mastering her powers isn't easy. And while she is stuck in Loch Ness struggling with spells, the wicked siren Portia is gaining control over the human and hidden worlds in the city. Time is running out, but the more Ramya presses, the more her family insists she isn't ready to fight. Then an old friend is kidnapped, and Ramya can't wait any longer. Armed with a lot of bravery, a little magic, and a few new friends, Ramya hopes she has what it takes to defeat Portia and the sirens forever.

Book Lovers meets Notting Hill with a slice of You've Got Mail in this rivals-to-lovers romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll.18-year-old Allegra Brooks has skyrocketed to fame after starring in a hit television show, and she's the overnight success that everyone's talking about. They just don't know she's autistic. And now all she wants is a normal teenage summer. Her destination for escape is the remote Lake Pristine and its annual Book Festival, organized by the dedicated but unfriendly senior bookseller, Jonah Thorne. In small towns like Lake Pristine, misunderstandings abound, and before long the two are drawn into high-profile hostility that's a far cry from the drama-free holiday Allegra was craving. Thank goodness for her saving grace: the increasingly personal emails she's been sharing with a charming and anonymous bookseller who is definitely not Jonah Thorne . . . An unforgettable romcom about finding the one person who makes you feel like yourself when the whole world is watching.

An autistic YA homage to The Shop Around the Corner with a pinch of Cyrano, Elle McNicoll's Wish You Were Her is a triumph Allegra Brooks is an eighteen year old actress who is secretly autistic. When a journalist publishes a scathing profile on Allegra, she decides to take the summer off in Lake Pristine, to visit her slightly estranged father. There, she befriends the booksellers of Brooks Books and decides to help them plan the popular Lake Pristine Book Festival. As she gets closer to Simon, the openly enthusiastic and neurotypical of the two, she realizes it's really Jonah, the boy she argues with constantly and finds a bit off-putting, who she's actually more and more drawn to. As the summer wraps up and the festival approaches, Allegra has to make some decisions about what she owes to others, and to herself.

Wish You Were Her, the brand new rivals-to-lovers YA romance from bestselling, award-winning Elle McNicoll, is perfect for fans of Emily Henry's Book Lovers.'A beautiful, witty, cinematic romcom . . . A must read for summer' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones'I loved loved loved this book! My favourite of Elle McNicoll’s yet!' - Reader review'I LOVED this swoony enemies-to-lovers autistic love story' - Rashmi SirdeshpandeDear Mysterious Reader, I think I'm falling in love . . .Everyone wants a piece of actress Allegra Brooks. When she decides she desperately needs to get away from the spotlight she heads for the remote town of Lake Pristine and its summertime book festival.When Allegra immediately clashes with annoying (and annoyingly handsome) bookseller Jonah Thorne, their rivalry soon becomes the talk of the small town. Before long, Allegra's main escape is the increasingly flirtatious email relationship she's sharing with an anonymous charming bookseller that she's sure can't possibly be Jonah . . .An unforgettable romcom about finding the one person who makes you feel yourself when the whole world is watching.Praise for Elle McNicoll's Some Like it Cold:'A clever, poignant and healing love story' - Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen'Achingly honest and heartfelt, this is McNicoll at her best. It is quite literally my favourite romance novel of all time.' – Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine this Christmas'McNicoll delivers a breathtaking story of love and joy that will keep the reader hooked until the very last page.'– Anika Hussain, author of This Is How You Fall In Love

Intensiva och högljudda Keedie är annorlunda, och det är svårt i en liten stad som Juniper, där allt som avviker är konstigt. Keedie och hennes tvillingsyster Nina glider längre och längre ifrån varandra. Nina verkar vara mer intresserad av att vara populär än att stå upp för Keedie. Keedie känner sig närmare sin lillasyster Addie, som på ytan verkar vara Keedies motsats, när de egentligen har mer gemensamt än någon kan ana. Hon bestämmer sig för att vara en bra förebild för Addie, och stå upp för rätten att vara annorlunda, att vara sig själv. Och kanske kan invånarna i Juniper förstå att annorlunda också kan vara bra.Keedie utspelar sig fem år före Som en gnista, och är en stark uppväxtskildring av prisbelönta Elle McNicoll.Elle McNicoll är en skotsk författare som belönats med flertalet priser. Precis som i McNicolls debut Som en gnista står huvudpersonen i Keedie upp för det hon vet är rätt. Elle McNicoll som själv är autistisk arbetar för att personer med autism ska vara bättre representerade i litteraturen.

A big-hearted small-town romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll. Some Like it Cold is perfect for fans of Alice Oseman, Beth Reekles and Gilmore Girls.'[A] warm, wonderful winter romance to cosy up with . . . a truly gorgeous book that’s a must-read this winter.' - Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing BoothAfter a long absence, 18-year-old Jasper is finally heading home for the holidays – and she's keeping secrets.Arthur, a budding filmmaker, is turning the town of Lake Pristine into a small town story worthy of the big screen. His plans are disrupted by the arrival of the town's golden girl – the antagonist of his school days; a girl he's never forgotten.Jasper Montgomery is back in Lake Pristine for one reason: to say goodbye. But before long small-town tensions start to rise, and a certain brooding film buff starts to look like a very big reason to stay . . .The perfect story to get lost in, Some Like it Cold centres Jasper as an autistic heroine in a cosy YA romance that will melt your heart, from the bestselling author of A Kind of Spark.'It is quite literally my favourite romance novel of all time.' Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas

A big-hearted small-town romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll, Some Like it Cold is perfect for fans of Alice Oseman, Rainbow Rowell and Gilmore Girls. After a long absence, 18-year-old Jasper is finally heading home for the holidays - and she's keeping secrets. Arthur, a budding filmmaker, is turning the town of Lake Pristine into a small town story worthy of the big screen. His plans are disrupted by the arrival of the town's golden girl - the antagonist of his school days; a girl he's never forgotten. Jasper Montgomery is back in Lake Pristine for one reason: to say goodbye. But before long small-town tensions start to rise, and a certain brooding film buff starts to look like a very big reason to stay . . . The perfect story to get lost in, Some Like it Cold centers Jasper as an autistic heroine in a big-hearted small-town romance that will melt your heart.