Age rating and parents' guide:A Boy Called Bat
by Elana K. Arnold
Ages 6–11
A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Autistic animal-loving Bat hopes to prove he can care for an orphaned skunk and keep it permanently.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Bat series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Animals
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Nature & wildlife
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