Bat and the Waiting Game

Name: Bat and the Waiting Game
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Elana K. Arnold
ISBN: 9780062997227

Author: Elana K. Arnold

Series: Bat Series #2

Narrator: Patrick Lawlor

Unabridged: 2 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Walden Pond Press

Published: 03/24/2020

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

In the tradition of Clementine and Ramona Quimby, meet Bat. Author Elana K. Arnold returns with another irresistible story of friendship in this widely acclaimed series starring an unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He’s the caretaker of the best baby skunk in the world—even Janie, his older sister, is warming up to Thor. When Janie gets a part in the school play and can’t watch Bat after school, it means some pretty big changes. Someone else has to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons, Janie is having sleepovers with her new friends, and Bat wants everything to go back to normal.He just has to make it to the night of Janie’s performance. . . .

About Elana K. Arnold

Elana K. Arnold is the award-winning author of many books for children and teens, including the Sydney Taylor and National Jewish Book Award winner The Blood Years, the Printz Honor winner Damsel, the National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of, and the Global Read Aloud selection A Boy Called Bat. She lives in Long Beach, California, with her husband, two children, and a menagerie of animals. You can find her online at elanakarnold.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel

3.5 -4 stars......more

Goodreads review by Michele

After reading "A Boy Called Bat" together, my son (age 8) and I were both eager to read the second installment and see what new adventure was in store for Bat and Thor. This story is super sweet and I love how even though Bat is accurately depicted as a boy with autism, that is never the focus of hi......more

Goodreads review by Leo

Note: I am an autistic/ADHD person with my husband and son also being autistic/ADHD. I know I'm going to get flack for this review. I REALLY wanted to like this book. I really liked the first one, and felt is did a nice portrayal of an autistic boy and his relationship with his family, making a frien......more

Goodreads review by Lorie

I really can’t wait for the third one, and this one’s not even out yet. A realistic portrait of autism and its effects on family and friends, told with care and in a positive light. Bat is relatable and funny and I will pull for him always.......more