Alex Smiley is seventeen and entering Grade Twelve. His friends are dating, driving, and enjoying new freedoms while Alex struggles to come to terms with the limitations placed on his life by Down syndrome. Although he has a supportive family and close friends, Alex strives to assert himself as the capable, independent young man he is becoming while he is still seen by most as a sweet but naïve young boy. He must find a way to pursue his dreams with-and sometimes despite-their best intentions. Alex's faith propels him forward as he discovers all of God's children are made equal and have limitless potential. "A Spark of Faith will ignite your heart! Susan Reimer gives the reader a window into the life of a child with Down syndrome as he approaches young adulthood. Alex Smiley is bound to put a smile on your face, leave an ache in your heart, and awaken the eyes of your soul in this thoughtfully portrayed story of love, challenge, and the human longing for acceptance and belonging. " -Lisa Elliott, Speaker and award-winning author of The Ben Ripple and Dancing in the Rain Show Less