A review by efruitsnack
A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold

5.0

This is a wonderful story about an autistic boy named Bat who falls in love with a baby skunk his mother has rescued at her vet clinic. This is a fast-paced book that will keep the attention of the reader without being too quick. The main character, Bat is a sweet likable boy. None of the characters are annoying or particularly unlikeable. Overall, the book was enjoyable and I found myself getting swept into the story. "A Boy Called Bat" introduces a main character with autism but never uses harmful stereotypes or cliches to enhance the plot. Since the book is told in the third person which follows Bat and his thoughts, it allows the reader to see the world fully through his lens without judging his point of view. This book truly allows the reader to have a deeper understanding of the challenges children with autism might be facing in school and social atmospheres. I would recommend this book to anyone with elementary school children (1st to 3rd grade) and any adults looking for good children's literature.