A Boy Called Bat

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-6

Chapters 7-11

Chapters 12-16

Chapters 17-21

Chapters 22-26

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Literary Devices

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Tools

Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Analyze the illustrations that accompany the text. How do the illustrations add to the meaning of the text? Why do you think Arnold chose to incorporate illustrations in A Boy Called Bat?

Examine Valerie’s actions. How does she feel about Bat? What is her internal conflict? Does she change over the course of the book, or does she remain static?

Compare and contrast Valerie and Bat’s father, Dad. How does each of them treat Bat? How does Bat feel about each of them, and why?