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When a veterinarian mother brings home a baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before being placed in a wild animal shelter, 13‑year‑old Bat—who has autism—decides to take the responsibility of caring for the skunk himself. With patience, determination, and a growing bond, Bat proves that he is up to the challenge of raising the skunk until it is ready for the wild.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Elana K. Arnold
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