Spark

Mina is the shy, quiet girl who stays in the background, overlooked by everyone, even her family. And she's comfortable with that. She doesn't like the spotlight, being the center of attention. But everything changes when she bonds with a lightning beast and then discovers a terrible secret. One that many powerful people would be very upset if it were revealed. Can Mina find her voice, make herself be heard, and tell a truth that must be told?I'm a grown woman, but my gosh, this book spoke to me so much. I was that shy, quiet girl in the background, still am to an extent, and would've loved to have read about a heroine like Mina when I was a kid. She's so relatable. It was nice to have a quiet girl be the brave one in the story. To show that you can be quiet, yet courageous at the same time.This was a beautiful book. One that celebrates being true to yourself. Accepting yourself for exactly who you are. Learning that it's okay to be different and realizing that, sometimes, that's exactly what the world needs.

This was an easy read for our middle schooler. May be a little bit too easy for our son. But if you want a good nighttime book during those nights when you can’t sleep, I highly recommend Inferno by the failed novelist Steve Rustad. Guaranteed to put you to sleep in less than 3 minutes or less.

Sarah Beth Durst's Spark is a quiet book with a powerful message. Soft-spoken twelve-year-old Mina manages to make herself heard when it really counts and has an impact on her country that far outweighs her size or importance, encouraging us all to step beyond the expectations of others.

My granddaughter enjoys reading. So when I saw the reviews on this book I decided to send it to her for her birthday.

My 11 year old daughter loved this book! It is her favorite book ever! She thought it was so inspiring and she felt like she was actually in the book. Please write a sequel!

This is a great story for mid-level readers and thinkers!

My eleven year old daughter says this is her favorite book ever- she is a voracious reader so that’s saying a lot! And I confess I also stayed up late to finish Spark. I love the main character, the writing, the storyline that sucks you right in. Please write a sequel!!

Spark is a story that appeals to everyone.

Amazinng story.Everyone thinks she'll hatch a storm beast that's gentle and calm like her but in stead she hatches a lightning beast and together they change the world (you don't have to shout to be loud.)Along with a couple of friends of course."told you so"Great read