![]() ![]() Oppel has captured the world of the bats in exquisite detail and great thought. Danger, betrayal and the bitter bite of winter threaten him at every turn. When he is separated from his flock, Shade makes some unlikely allegiances - first with the brightwing, Marina and then with the fearsome tropical bats, Goth and Throbb. Now, even the night has become deadly to them. The bats have been engaged in a centuries long way between the birds and the beasts, a war in which they refused to take sides and were banished from the day. When, in an attempt to impress his fellow newborns, he impulsively decides to see the sun, it brings destruction and much danger down upon his community. He also is a little too curious for his own good. However, he has a stubborn determination and courage that refuses to relent. Shade is a runt - bullied by his peers and very lucky to have survived his early days. This is a cute and appealing story about a brave young bat. ![]()
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