Spark by Holly Schindler
When the right hearts come to the Avery Theater—at the right time—the magic will return. The Avery will come back from the dead.
Or so Quin’s great-grandmother predicted many years ago on Verona, Missouri’s most tragic night, when Nick and Emma, two star-crossed teenage lovers, died on the stage. It was the night that the Avery’s marquee lights went out forever.
It sounds like urban legend, but one that high school senior Quin is now starting to believe, especially when her best friend, Cass, and their classmate Dylan step onto the stage and sparks fly. It seems that magic can still unfold at the old Avery Theater and a happier ending can still be had—one that will align the stars and revive not only the decrepit theater, but also the decaying town. However, it hinges on one thing—that Quin gets the story right this time around.
Holly Schindler brings the magic of the theater to life in this tale of family ties, fate, love, and one girl’s quest to rewrite history.
"In my hometown, the
restoration of a former movie theater on the town square provided the
genesis for my new YA novel, SPARK. Who among us hasn’t dreamed of
seeing their name in blazing neon across a gigantic marquee? Let me
invite you to dim the lights and draw back the velvet curtains—let
your imagination run wild as you enter my fictional Avery Theater,
where literally anything goes…"
—Holly Schindler
Look at how beautiful that cover is!
Holly Schindler is the
author of three previous YA novels: PLAYING HURT as well as the
critically acclaimed FERAL (starred PW review) and A BLUE SO DARK
(starred Booklist review, ForeWord Book of the Year silver medal,
IPPY gold medal). A writer of books for all ages, Schindler’s MG,
THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY, has made the master list for
children’s book awards in Illinois, South Carolina, and Alabama.
She is also a hybrid author, having independently released comedic
women’s fiction (FIFTH AVENUE FIDOS) and the forthcoming PLAY IT
AGAIN, her adult follow-up to her YA PLAYING HURT. She can be reached
through her author site: hollyschindler.com, and hosts special
sneak peeks and giveaways for subscribers of her newsletter:
tinyletter.com/hollyschindler.com.My reviews of A Blue So Dark and Playing Hurt.
Spark
“Premieres” May 17, 2016, but you can buy your “tickets” now.
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