Cover of Bat and the waiting game

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