Reviews

Bat and the Waiting Game by Elana K. Arnold

ajay913's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

vbeth01's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

kelleemoye's review against another edition

5.0

Bat is one of my favorite characters ever. He is a flawed character but is also so perfect as who he is! What I love about Bat, other than his amazingly sweet personality, his brilliance when it comes to skunks, and his coping skills, is that he teaches us to treasure the little things. Also, the way that Elana write Bat, his story will help middle grade readers think about their classmates who may not think or act the way that they think is normal. We are all normal for who we are! Bat’s story shows about the good in life and teaches us what good humans are like.

Full review with teaching tools: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=15725

effiekaradimitri's review against another edition

5.0

Even better than the first! I loved reading about Bat and his relationships with Janie and Israel!

scythefranz's review against another edition

4.0

Bat is still adorable as ever.

I like the conflict and resolution on this sequel. Kinda worried about Bat but it's all good. Perfect ending!

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 against another edition

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 against another edition

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 against another edition

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 against another edition

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