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A Boy Called Bat
A Boy Called Bat
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: June 11, 2017
Review
Bixby Alexander Tam nicknamed "Bat" is a third grader with autism. Bat and his older sister Janie live with their veterinarian mother. Bat struggles to understand the world around him. One day his mother brings home an orphaned baby skunk that must be nursed until it can go to the wild animal shelter. Bat is determined to keep the skunk as a pet. The story is told in the third person with believable and endearing characters. The well written short chapters have amusing titles. I highly recommend this delightful and realistic portrayal of a family living with everyday challenges. Animal lovers will enjoy the relationship between Bat and the baby skunk. A brief author's note is included concerning skunks.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Arnold, Elana K.
Illustrator: Santoso, Charles
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Walden Pond Press
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: grades k-3,grades 4-6
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780062445827
Price: 16.99