Amara and the Bats

by Emma Reynolds (Author) Emma Reynolds (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Environmental activism gets a nocturnal twist in this utterly charming picture book about a young girl and her mission to save the bats!

Amara loves bats! Her favorite thing to do is to collect bat facts and watch the amazing mammals fly at night by her house. But when Amara moves to a new town, she learns that her beloved bats no longer roost nearby because so many trees are being cut down. Amara is upset. What can she do to help? She's just one person, and the problem feels so much bigger than her. But after doing some research, she discovers that there are many young people making big changes all around the world. Inspired to take action, Amara gathers her new friends to help save the bats. Together, she knows they can make a difference!

Emma Reynolds crafts an inspiring story about community action, perseverance, and what to do in the face of climate anxiety. At its heart, this is a story about hope and finding a place to call home.

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Kirkus Reviews

Full of informative, fun, and engaging messages about bats, such as what it takes for them to thrive and the food chains they're part of. . . . A captivating book about nature, bats, and environmental activism.

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Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781534469013
Lexile Measure
820
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date
July 20, 2021
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV029000 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | General
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV002360 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Nocturnal
Library of Congress categories
Bats
Moving, Household
Animal rights activists
Habitat (Ecology)

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