(Bixby Alexander Tam) or Bat for short, loves animals and knows already he’s going to be a vet like his mum. When she brings home a tiny baby skunk, Bat is determined to convince her they should keep it, and not give it to the animal shelter in 4 weeks time.

He wants to be with the tiny kit constantly, not wanting to go to school, or to his dad’s house ‘every other Friday’ with his big sister Janie.

Little does Bat know that school and Janie may help him on his journey to achieve his goal and he may even make a brand new friend along the way.

A wonderful portrayal of a young boy on the autism spectrum keen to have the important responsibility of looking after a baby wild animal. Should he keep it, or should he let his mum take it to the shelter? Should he name it or will he get too attached? Bat has to work through these problems (with a little help from his teacher and mum), to decide what’s best for the kit. Everyone is surprised at his inner growth along the way.  Sweet but honest.

Author – Elana K Arnold

Age – 7+

(Family, Autism, Pet, Wild animal, School, Siblings, Determination, Animals)