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therearenobadbooks's review
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was fun. Although it starts with the loss of a parent, it starts a new life for Opal in a new location with her uncle. Southern Farm, the uncle, is a computer nerd and fun when he meets someone who doesn't find him weird. Making new friends: not just humans, they make friends with a colony of bats, saving them (she also can communicate with them). The bats also love country music, and there's a lot of information about Austin, musicians, singers, and music. The bats control the mosquito population, so it's a win-win when they find a new home. Love drawing and activism, changing people's opinions, and prejudice with information.
"The bats belong beneath the bridge!"
Fun.
The narrator or the audiobook has a great Southern accent.
"The bats belong beneath the bridge!"
Fun.
The narrator or the audiobook has a great Southern accent.
arp363's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
3.5
lispylibrarian's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
uranaishi's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Grief, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Fatphobia, Racism, Cancer, Body shaming, and Bullying
hjpixx's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
It was such a special experience reading this book out loud with my son as we practiced our Southern accents, lol. We got it from our local indie owner who shared an early copy of it with my 8 year old avid reader who likes to talk books with the store owner. We LOVED the story, my son now wants to put up a bat house, visit the real bats in Austin, and I can't wait to make a playlist based on all the great song references in this book. Bonus that the author is one of my husband's favorites ...shout out to Ready Player One.
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