A BOY CALLED BAT

The first book in a funny heartfelt and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum. For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat) life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good some not so good. Today though is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom a veterinarian has brought home a baby skunk which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet. \"This sweet and thoughtful novel chronicles Bat’s experiences and challenges at school with friends and teachers and at home with his sister and divorced parents. Approachable for younger or reluctant readers while still delivering a powerful and thoughtful story\" (from the review by Brightly which named A Boy Called Bat a