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Pablo Cartaya

Each Tiny Spark

Pablo CartayaFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Pablo Cartaya

Each Tiny Spark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lawrenceville, Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

9-13 years

Lexile Level

680L

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Super Short Summary

Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya centers on 12-year-old Emilia Rosa, a young girl with ADHD navigating school life in Georgia. As her Marine father returns from a warzone and her mother departs for a business trip, Emilia seeks understanding and connection within her family, confronts social complexities like immigration and redistricting, and embraces activism, learning to voice her beliefs despite difficulties. The story includes racism, bullying, and allusions to war trauma.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Inspiring

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,013 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya is praised for its authentic and heartfelt portrayal of a young girl's struggles with ADHD and the complexities of family and community. The book's vivid characters and cultural richness are strong points. Some readers find the pacing uneven, but overall, it offers valuable insights into identity and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Each Tiny Spark?

A reader who would enjoy Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya is typically a middle-grade student who appreciates heartfelt, realistic stories about family, friendship, and self-discovery. Comparable to those who enjoy Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming or R.J. Palacio's Wonder, they gravitate toward narratives dealing with personal growth and social issues.

4.3

1,013 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lawrenceville, Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

9-13 years

Lexile Level

680L

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