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When the small town’s neglected outdoor movie theater is shut for good, a motley troupe of fifty‑five bats discovers the dusty seats and open sky are perfect for a raucous concert of wing‑flapping rhythm. Separated from the world by the cracked screen, the nocturnal occupants launch a toe‑tapping revue, each fluttering wing steadying the rhythm of the night. As the orchestra of chatter and clatter builds, the bats revel in the ultimate performance, rehearsing a grand finale that will echo through the empty arena. This playful tale captures the quirky charm of abandoned spaces, the joy of unexpected performances, and the magic of a bat choir soaring in an abandoned theater’s silence.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kathi Appelt
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