A Boy Called Bat | SWAN Consortium

1) A boy called Bat

Author

Arnold, Elana K

Volume

1

Earliest Publication Date

2017

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When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal shelter, Bat, who has austim, resolves to prove that he is up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently.

2) Bat and the waiting game

Author

Arnold, Elana K

Volume

2

Earliest Publication Date

2018

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When Bat's older sister Janie gets a part in the school play, and can't watch him after school, it means some pretty big changes. For one, someone else will have to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons.

3) Bat and the business of ferrets

Author

Arnold, Elana K

Volume

4

Earliest Publication Date

2025

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Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed "Bat") is about to start fourth grade-and unfortunately for him, everything is changing: there's a new teacher, a new classroom, new seats--and new rules. Mr. Grayson, Bat's third grade teacher, had a lovable class rabbit named Babycakes, who Bat could visit anytime he needed a break. But Mr. Pena does not have a class rabbit. In fact, Mr. Pena doesn't believe in class pets at all. And for Bat, that's one change too...

4) Bat and the case of the yips

Author

Arnold, Elana K

Earliest Publication Date

2026

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"For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), nothing is more important than Thor, his pet skunk. Especially not baseball, even though it's the favorite sport of his dad and his best friend, Israel. And when baseball season arrives and Israel wants Bat to join a team with him, Bat's dad makes him a deal: If Bat plays baseball this year, Dad will let him bring Thor to his apartment when Bat stays with him. It's an offer that Bat can't refuse. Before long,...

5) Bat and the end of everything

Author

Arnold, Elana K

Earliest Publication Date

2019

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"Bat grows anxious as his third-grade year comes to an end and the time to release his pet skunk, Thor, out into the wild approaches"-- Provided by publisher.