Reviews

Bat and the Waiting Game by Elana K. Arnold

greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

heatherbermingham's review

5.0

After listening to and loving "A Boy Called Bat" earlier this year for the Global Read Aloud, my kiddos insisted that we read the sequel (and were *thrilled* to learn of the just-released third and final book which we're going to try to squeeze in before the end of the year). Like the first book, this is just a sweet, gentle story of a boy who's doing his best to get through the world despite his differences. It's just such a lovely, sincere depiction of a young boy on the autism spectrum. It's honest about his challenges and what those challenges can mean for parents and siblings, but it also shows Bat to be a sweet, loving, curious kid who loves what he loves. While his point-of-view is different, it's very often true in its observations. Ugh, I could go on forever. I'm so glad that kids like my students, kids who are just a little different, have Bat in their lives.

sc104906's review

3.0

I received a copy of this through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

Bat continues to take care of his skunk kit, Thor. However, when his older sister joins the school play, Bat's well cultivated schedule must change and Thor will be babysat at a different location. This change is extremely difficult for Bat, who is on the autism spectrum. As Bat deals with the challenges in his personal life, he also begins to have problems with his best friend. How will Bat survive these changes.

I appreciate this novel, not only does it provide a reflection of a character on the spectrum, but it also helps readers understand those with this condition. I thought the storyline was compelling and enjoyable.

nwallism's review

3.0

enjoyed the book, much like the first one. the one thing i continue to dislike is the fact that Bat is never told he is autistic; I’m hoping this changes in the next book since at least his autism has been brought up in this one. I could feel Bat’s frustration and confusion many times throughout this book, emotions I have felt myself when I was younger, and I just wish his parents could’ve told him that he was autistic so he would know that there’s nothing wrong with him. this point is especially poignant given that his sister knows he’s autistic and he’s heard her talking about it, so why haven’t they told him? especially as his mom seems his struggle

zorasorel's review

adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lsaunderscalandrino's review

hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

fyziksgirl's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is PHENOMENAL. A beautiful portrayal of an autistic kid and a supportive family and community where everyone is doing their best and sometimes hurt each other but also forgive each other and love each other. Add in animal rescue and this book is an absolute hit.

The acceptance and forgiveness in this book healed something in me, as an autistic adult, that I didn't know needed to be healed.

nixreadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

cateyeschloe's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

lahars_little_library's review

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0