Bat and the Business of Ferrets

Book #4 in the The Bat Series series

A new teacher, no class pet, and a plan to change it all. Can Bat adapt to fourth grade's challenges?

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208 pages· 24,038 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Bixby Alexander Tam, known as Bat, faces a challenging start to fourth grade with a new teacher, Mr. Peña, who opposes class pets. Bat and his friend Israel hatch a plan to change his mind using a group of ferrets from Bat's mom's clinic. However, classmate Lucca's opposition complicates their mission. Can Bat navigate these changes and restore the comfort of a classroom pet? Discover how Bat tackles new rules and friendships in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

The bestselling Bat returns! Bat and the Business of Ferrets is the fourth title in National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold’s heartfelt and widely acclaimed series featuring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed “Bat”) is about to start fourth grade–and unfortunately for him, everything is changing: There’s a new teacher, a new classroom, new seats…and new rules. Mr. Grayson, Bat’s third grade teacher, had a lovable class rabbit named Babycakes who Bat could visit anytime he needed a break. But Mr. Peña does not have a class rabbit. In fact, Mr. Peña doesn’t believe in class pets at all. And for Bat, that’s one change too many.Bat and his best friend, Israel, know they need to convince Mr. Peña to change his mind about class pets–and when a business of friendly ferrets arrives at Bat’s mom’s veterinary clinic, they think they’ve found the perfect pet to do so. But when they discover that their classmate Lucca also doesn’t like the idea of an animal in the classroom, Bat starts to worry that things will never be the way they were again.

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