Bat and the waiting game
by Elana K. Arnold
Boy Called Bat
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Bat, a thoughtful boy who loves caring for his baby skunk Thor, faces big changes when his sister Janie starts spending more time with her new friends and less time with him. As routines shift and Bat adjusts to new helpers, he holds on to hope for a special night when everything feels just right again. This heartwarming tale celebrates friendship, family bonds, and understanding differences.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipFamilyHuman-animal relationshipsAutismBrothers and sisters
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780062445858
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Walden Pond Press
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 19,977
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Brothers and sistersJuvenile fictionHuman-animal relationshipsFriendshipAutismSkunks as pets