A Boy Called Bat
A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold is an illustrated middle grade book published by HarperCollins on March 14, 2017. This engaging story centers around Bixby Alexander Tam, affectionately known as Bat, a young boy on the autism spectrum. As Bat navigates the surprises of life, he encounters a delightful twist when his mother, a veterinarian, brings home a baby skunk that needs care before being sent to a wild-animal shelter.
Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of Bat’s experiences and challenges, both at school and at home, as he interacts with friends, teachers, and family members. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the unique perspective of living with disabilities. With 208 pages of relatable storytelling and illustrations by Charles Santoso, this book is designed to be approachable for younger or reluctant readers while offering a thoughtful look at Bat’s journey to prove that a baby skunk could be the perfect pet.
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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. Arnold and with illustrations by Charles Santoso.
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.com, which named A Boy Called Bat a best book of 2017).
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