Boy Called Bat

In the first book of the funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series, A Boy Called Bat, Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat) meets a baby skunk and has one month to prove to his mom that it can make a great pet. The book chronicles Bats experiences and challenges at school, home, and with his sister and divorced parents.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 19 April 2018
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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The first book in an enchanting young middle grade series, featuring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum, is here!

For Bixby Alexander Tam, life is a tapestry of surprises—some delightful, others less so. Today, however, holds a delightful surprise in store. Bats mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, whom she must care for until she can transfer him to a wild animal shelter. But the moment Bat lays eyes on the kit, he knows they are meant to be together. With only a month at his disposal, he sets out to prove to his mom that a baby skunk can indeed make a wonderful and cherished pet.

This heartwarming and contemplative novel delves into Bats experiences and struggles at school, with his friends, and at home with his sister and divorced parents. While accessible to younger or hesitant readers, it nonetheless delivers a powerful and thought-provoking narrative, as recognized by Brightly, which bestowed upon A Boy Called Bat the prestigious title of Best Book of the Year.

Elana K. Arnold's Bat trilogy has proven to be a resounding success both in homes and classrooms, captivating kids with its charming illustrated young middle grade books. The trilogy consists of A Boy Called Bat, Bat and the Waiting Game, and Bat and the End of Everything.

\n Weight: 140g\n
Dimension: 189 x 123 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780062445834\n \n