48 pages • 1 hour read
Elana K. Arnold, Illustr. Charles SantosoA Boy Called Bat
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Background
Literary Context: The Bat Series
A Boy Called Bat is the first book in a trilogy by Arnold. The subsequent books in the series are Bat and the Waiting Game and Bat and the End of Everything. As the first book in the series, A Boy Called Bat introduces the main characters and themes that run throughout the series.
A Boy Called Bat is intended for elementary and middle-grade readers. It is written in short chapters and includes illustrations to provide visual context. The images support the text and make it more interesting for younger readers, helping them form mental images of the characters and events. The language and structure are simple and direct, as are many of the literary elements, such as the use of imagery and similes. The themes are widely relatable, so they may speak to a diverse audience. Given the book’s intended audience and subject matter (educating readers in empathy and the existence of different types of learners), it has become popular in schools.
