Plot Summary

The Bat Poet

Randall Jarrell
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The Bat Poet

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1964

Book Brief

Randall Jarrell

The Bat Poet

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1964
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Forest • Contemporary

Publication Year

1964

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Randall Jarrell's The Bat Poet, a small brown bat, curious about daylight, explores the day world, writes poetry about his observations, and faces rejection from his fellow bats and animals, but gains encouragement from a mockingbird. Despite experiencing writer’s block, he eventually learns to appreciate his individuality and reconnects with the bat community while continuing his poetic journey.

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Bat Poet by Randall Jarrell captures the heart with its whimsical yet profound exploration of creativity and individuality. Readers appreciate the charming narrative and delicate illustrations, while some critique the story's pacing. Overall, it's praised for its poetic beauty and thoughtful themes, appealing to both children and adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bat Poet?

Ideal for readers who appreciate poetic prose and nature themes, The Bat Poet by Randall Jarrell captivates with its whimsical storytelling. Fans of E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web or Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows will find its charming animal characters and lyrical narrative particularly engaging.

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Forest • Contemporary

Publication Year

1964

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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