A Boy Called Bat

Bat

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Bat's relationships are based on family and his love for animals.

Light Themes

Bat is neurodivergent and experiences the world in unique ways; his parents are divorced and he navigates split custody; themes of self-acceptance, the importance of accommodating different ways of being, and the love of animals are central; the tone is warm and affirming.

No Violence

There is no violence; conflict is emotional and centered on Bat's desire to keep the skunk.

Synopsis

Third-grader Bixby Alexander Tam, known as Bat, loves animals and order, and when his veterinarian mother brings home a baby skunk to care for, Bat becomes determined to keep it, navigating the challenge with the help of his sister and his understanding of the world. A warm, neurodivergent-affirming novel about a boy who sees the world differently.