By Elana K. Arnold (author) , Charles Santoso (illustrator) Part of the The Bat Series series
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The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum, from acclaimed author Elana K.
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The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.
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For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises-some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter.
But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.
"This sweet and thoughtful novel chronicles Bat's experiences and challenges at school with friends and teachers and at home with his sister and divorced parents. Approachable for younger or reluctant readers while still delivering a powerful and thoughtful story" (from the review by Brightly, which named A Boy Called Bat a best book of the year).
Elana K. Arnold's Bat trilogy is a proven winner in the home and classroom-kids love these short illustrated young middle grade books. The trilogy is A Boy Called Bat, Bat and the Waiting Game, and Bat and the End of Everything.
Written in third person, this engaging and insightful story makes readers intimately aware of what Bat is thinking and how he perceives the events and people in his life. With empathy and humor, Arnold delves into Bat's relationships with his divorced parents, older sister, teachers, and classmates. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Brimming with quietly tender moments, subtle humor, and authentically rendered family dynamics, Arnold's story, the first in a new series, offers a nonprescriptive and deeply heartfelt glimpse into the life of a boy on the autism spectrum. -- ALA Booklist
Comfortably familiar and quietly groundbreaking, this introduction to Bat should charm readers, who will likely look forward to more opportunities to explore life from Bat's particular point of view. -- Kirkus Reviews
A Boy Called Bat will help children understand autism and that everybody loves animals. -- Temple Grandin, author of Animals In Translation
Delightful, endearing, and utterly relatable, Bat Tam is destined to be a dear and necessary friend for young readers. I adore him and his story. -- Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy
A Boy Called Bat is sensitive, sweet, and super fun. I read this book with the biggest smile on my face. -- Corinne Duyvis, author of Otherbound
Elana K. Arnold grew up in Southern California, where she was lucky enough to have her own perfect pet-a gorgeous mare named Rainbow-and a family who let her read as many books as she wanted. She is the author of picture books, middle grade novels, and books for teens. She lives in Huntington Beach, California, with her husband, two children, and a menagerie of animals. You can find her online at www.elanakarnold.com.
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The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises-some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Boy Called Bat and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-10 years old
A Boy Called Bat features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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A Boy Called Bat was written by Elana K. Arnold and published by Walden Pond Press an imprint of HarperCollins
A Boy Called Bat has 208 pages
Yes it is part of The Bat Series series
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