Bat and the End of Everything

Written by Elana K. Arnold · Illustrated by Charles Santoso

Book #3 in the Bat series

A young boy struggles to cope with the impending departure of his beloved class pet and the challenges of caring for a wild animal at home.

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184 pages· 21,299 words· Est. 4 hour read· 800L

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Bookroo's summary

As third grade ends, Bat must release his beloved skunk Thor and say goodbye to his favorite teacher. With his best friend off to Canada, Bat faces a summer of change. Amidst working at the vet clinic and spending time with his sister, Bat wonders if everything is truly ending or if new beginnings await. Dive into Bat's world as he navigates the challenges of growing up and letting go.

From the publisher

The third book in the funny and joyful series Katherine Applegate has called “tender and important,” by National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold.

Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat) has been the caretaker for Thor, the best skunk kit in the world…but the last day of third grade is quickly approaching, and Thor is almost ready to be released into the wild.

The end of school also means that Bat has to say good-bye to his favorite teacher, and he worries about the summer care of Babycakes, their adorable class pet. Not only that, but his best friend is leaving for a long vacation in Canada.

Summer promises good things, too, like working with his mom at the vet clinic and hanging out with his sister, Janie. But Bat can’t help but feel that everything is coming to an end.

National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold returns with the third story starring an unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum.

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