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Megabat
A sweet and hilarious chapter book about a boy and a bat, two unlikely friends who bond over loneliness, jellyrolls and Darth Vader.
Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?
Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scaring the people who live there.
Daniel realizes it's not a ghost in his new house. It's a bat. And he can talk. And he's actually kind of cute.
Megabat realizes that not every human wants to whack him with a broom. This one shares his smooshfruit.
Add some buttermelon, juice boxes, a lightsaber and a common enemy and you've got a new friendship in the making!
This charming, funny story is brought to life by Kass Reich's warm and adorable illustrations. There's never been a bat this cute -- readers will be rooting for Megabat and Daniel from page one!
Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?
Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scaring the people who live there.
Daniel realizes it's not a ghost in his new house. It's a bat. And he can talk. And he's actually kind of cute.
Megabat realizes that not every human wants to whack him with a broom. This one shares his smooshfruit.
Add some buttermelon, juice boxes, a lightsaber and a common enemy and you've got a new friendship in the making!
This charming, funny story is brought to life by Kass Reich's warm and adorable illustrations. There's never been a bat this cute -- readers will be rooting for Megabat and Daniel from page one!
192 pages, Paperback
First published August 7, 2018
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About the author
Anna Humphrey
29 books112 followersAnna Humphrey is the author of Rhymes with Cupid (HarperTeen, 2010), Mission (Un)Popular (Disney/Hyperion Books for Children, 2011), Ruby Goldberg's Bright Idea (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2014) and Clara Humble & the Not-So-Super Powers (OwlKids Books, 2016)—all books for young readers. She lives in Kitchener, Ontario with her husband and kids.
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June 17, 2018
The story of Daniel and his new found friend Megabat is absolutely adorable! I know that this is a middle-grade book, but I really don't care because I enjoyed reading the story for it is undeniably cute and engrossing.
Once in a while, adults like me should read stories like this because it is lighthearted that will make them smile and laugh while reading. Megabat is a highly recommended for all ages; it will be appreciated and loved by anyone especially those who are a kid at heart.
Once in a while, adults like me should read stories like this because it is lighthearted that will make them smile and laugh while reading. Megabat is a highly recommended for all ages; it will be appreciated and loved by anyone especially those who are a kid at heart.
September 15, 2020
Daniel’s family has just moved to a new town. He misses his friends and isn’t looking forward to starting a new school where he doesn’t know anyone. It doesn’t help that he’s sure his new room is haunted.
It turns out the ghost is actually a talking fruit bat, who is also a long way from home. Megabat loves smoosh-fruit, buttermelon and Star Wars.
Daniel is determined to return Megabat to Papaya Premium. These new friends are going to have to channel the Force if they’re going to succeed in their mission.
This was a really cute story for younger readers, with a focus on friendship. I loved Kass Reich’s illustrations, particularly those featuring Megabat.
It did lose me a bit at the end when Megabat but I’m probably overthinking it.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Tundra, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada, for the opportunity to read this book.
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It turns out the ghost is actually a talking fruit bat, who is also a long way from home. Megabat loves smoosh-fruit, buttermelon and Star Wars.
Daniel is determined to return Megabat to Papaya Premium. These new friends are going to have to channel the Force if they’re going to succeed in their mission.
This was a really cute story for younger readers, with a focus on friendship. I loved Kass Reich’s illustrations, particularly those featuring Megabat.
It did lose me a bit at the end when Megabat but I’m probably overthinking it.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Tundra, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada, for the opportunity to read this book.
Blog - https://schizanthusnerd.com
December 23, 2017
A talking fruit bat who like Star Wars. A talking fruit bat who is far from home. A talking fruit bat who is best friends with a lonely boy, the girl next door, and birdgirl, the local pigeon.
All this makes for a fun, silly book about loneliness, and making friends, with bats and people.
Daniel has had to move to a new house from Toronto.
Megabat has accidentally moved to the new house too, by way of Borneo.
With the help of Talia and Birdgirl, Megabat and Jamie find what is important in friendship.
It is silly. It is fun. It is just right for early readers.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
All this makes for a fun, silly book about loneliness, and making friends, with bats and people.
Daniel has had to move to a new house from Toronto.
Megabat has accidentally moved to the new house too, by way of Borneo.
With the help of Talia and Birdgirl, Megabat and Jamie find what is important in friendship.
It is silly. It is fun. It is just right for early readers.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
August 26, 2018
This is the story of a boy and a fruit-bat. Both are sad and lonely yet it's their loneliness that brings them together forming a common bond.
The boy, Daniel Misumi has just moved from Toronto to a new house. The house is big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. Right off Daniel senses something is not right about the house. Is it haunted?
The bat, who calls himself Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself until he meets a Daniel.
Daniel soon realizes the house is not haunted, rather he is sharing his room with a talking bat.
Despite Megabat's sadness and baby talking, he's actually kind of cute.
Daniel's quest to return his new friend to his home in Borneo is met with numerous obstacles making the story exciting and a bit suspenseful.
The reader will find them-self wrapped up in butter melons, juice boxes, a lightsaber, a common enemy, a cute little bat and an annoying pigeon and suddenly you've got a new friendship in the making!
I feel this short chapter book will be quite effective in engaging the young reader, male and female.
The boy, Daniel Misumi has just moved from Toronto to a new house. The house is big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. Right off Daniel senses something is not right about the house. Is it haunted?
The bat, who calls himself Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself until he meets a Daniel.
Daniel soon realizes the house is not haunted, rather he is sharing his room with a talking bat.
Despite Megabat's sadness and baby talking, he's actually kind of cute.
Daniel's quest to return his new friend to his home in Borneo is met with numerous obstacles making the story exciting and a bit suspenseful.
The reader will find them-self wrapped up in butter melons, juice boxes, a lightsaber, a common enemy, a cute little bat and an annoying pigeon and suddenly you've got a new friendship in the making!
I feel this short chapter book will be quite effective in engaging the young reader, male and female.
August 14, 2018
Adorable book for young readers. Charming story. Funny. Excellent illustrations. A little basic nerd with all the Star Wars references, but oh well.
April 13, 2018
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This is a lovely story about new beginnings and new friends!
Daniel and his family have just moved from Toronto to a new house, away from his old life and his friends. The neighbors have two children about his age, but Daniel is not keen on meeting them. He misses his old life and prefers to spend time in his room. The very first night in the new house, Daniel comes to think that the house is haunted. There is a paddle on which he slips and there is also a voice coming from somewhere in the ceiling!
It turns out that there is no ghost, in the house, just a small fruit bat that is living in Daniel’s room in the attic. The bat was taking a nap on a papaya one day on its beautiful tropic island. When he woke up, he found himself in that old house. Now he is lonely and he wants to go back home to Papaya Premium!
This funny children’s book is enjoyable to read! The story about the boy and the bat is clever enough to keep the young reader going! It talks about a big change in a child’s life and how this can affect the poor thing. At the same time it shows ways that the child can be destructed and try to make new friendships.
For example, the bat was a really good reason for Daniel to seek for help in his mission to ship Megabat back home. This is how he meets with the kids next door, even though he didn’t actually want to meet anyone new! However, the purpose was bigger than his hesitation and it help him find a new good friend, Talia!
This is a lovely story about new beginnings and new friends!
Daniel and his family have just moved from Toronto to a new house, away from his old life and his friends. The neighbors have two children about his age, but Daniel is not keen on meeting them. He misses his old life and prefers to spend time in his room. The very first night in the new house, Daniel comes to think that the house is haunted. There is a paddle on which he slips and there is also a voice coming from somewhere in the ceiling!
It turns out that there is no ghost, in the house, just a small fruit bat that is living in Daniel’s room in the attic. The bat was taking a nap on a papaya one day on its beautiful tropic island. When he woke up, he found himself in that old house. Now he is lonely and he wants to go back home to Papaya Premium!
This funny children’s book is enjoyable to read! The story about the boy and the bat is clever enough to keep the young reader going! It talks about a big change in a child’s life and how this can affect the poor thing. At the same time it shows ways that the child can be destructed and try to make new friendships.
For example, the bat was a really good reason for Daniel to seek for help in his mission to ship Megabat back home. This is how he meets with the kids next door, even though he didn’t actually want to meet anyone new! However, the purpose was bigger than his hesitation and it help him find a new good friend, Talia!
July 3, 2019
Megabat is a funny, sweet story about a lonely boy and a bat, who become friends over their shared love of Darth Vader and jellyrolls. Darling illustrations by talented artist Kass Reich add warmth and good humor.
Thank you to the author, Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#Megabat #NetGalley
Thank you to the author, Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#Megabat #NetGalley
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August 4, 2019Mine is enjoying reading this book, oka-hay?
June 27, 2018
“Mine was napping on a tree one sunny day when, out of nowhere, mine sleeping-papaya was plucked and made to plummet into a crate filled with more papayas.”
Well gosh darn it, if Megabat isn’t the cutest thing! This book is tagged as middle grade fiction, but I would pin the reading level down to that of early novel readers. Of course, reading levels say nothing of enjoyment, as I loved every minute of this delightful little book. And the illustrations, which taken with Megabat’s unique manner of speaking, make him a most endearing little character.
Anna Humphrey has written a fun little story with a whole lot of heart and Kass Reich’s illustrations really bring Megabat to life. Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC. I look forward to sharing it with my children.
Well gosh darn it, if Megabat isn’t the cutest thing! This book is tagged as middle grade fiction, but I would pin the reading level down to that of early novel readers. Of course, reading levels say nothing of enjoyment, as I loved every minute of this delightful little book. And the illustrations, which taken with Megabat’s unique manner of speaking, make him a most endearing little character.
Anna Humphrey has written a fun little story with a whole lot of heart and Kass Reich’s illustrations really bring Megabat to life. Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC. I look forward to sharing it with my children.
December 29, 2017
'Megabat' follows Daniel, his uncommon visitor Megabat, and Daniel's friend Talia. Oh! It is a cardinal sin to forget the pigeon Birdgirl. They all try to send Megabat back to his home. Their attempts fail over and over again. In that process, the friends learn what is 'home' to them, the beauty of uncommon friendship, and the power of loving-kindness. It is a delightful read.
Also, Megabat talks like Dobby.
Also, Megabat talks like Dobby.
October 4, 2018
This was such a cute read.
The main story focuses on Daniel and the talking fruit bat who lives in his new bedroom. Daniel tries to help the fruit bat return to his native Borneo.
There are a few mini storylines that children will find entertaining (though I do think the obnoxious brother storyline could have been omitted).
I particularly loved the language play with the bat’s speech.
Megabat is a fast-paced story sure to keep the reader’s attention.
The main story focuses on Daniel and the talking fruit bat who lives in his new bedroom. Daniel tries to help the fruit bat return to his native Borneo.
There are a few mini storylines that children will find entertaining (though I do think the obnoxious brother storyline could have been omitted).
I particularly loved the language play with the bat’s speech.
Megabat is a fast-paced story sure to keep the reader’s attention.
July 14, 2018
3.5/5
A cute children’s book about a boy whose family moves away from their home in Toronto. He befriends a bat in his new home. This is about their adventures to help Megabat return to his home land, Papaya Premium.
A cute children’s book about a boy whose family moves away from their home in Toronto. He befriends a bat in his new home. This is about their adventures to help Megabat return to his home land, Papaya Premium.
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May 27, 2025The illustrations were cute, but I decided to DNF because I just couldn't get into it.
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February 19, 2024This was one of the best stories I had ever read in my entire life. This book was funny, heartwarming, and bit of love 💕 I would suggest this book and its sequels. This was such a good book 😊.
February 20, 2021
I found this book absolutely adorable! "Megabat" is a fast-paced, entertaining, and heartwarming story with extremely likable characters and a sweet message of friendship. I highly recommend this charming book to children and adults alike!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the book's publisher in exchange for my honest review, which I am thankful for.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the book's publisher in exchange for my honest review, which I am thankful for.
June 17, 2019
3 Stars.
Such a cute little story. I loved the way in which Mega Bat spoke, it was incredibly adorable. A quick and fun light read.
Such a cute little story. I loved the way in which Mega Bat spoke, it was incredibly adorable. A quick and fun light read.
September 10, 2018
An adorable chapter book for grade-school readers. A modern tale that describes the power of love and persistence, and also includes going to the library for research! :)
December 17, 2017
Megabat by Anna Humphrey
I love reading kids books, although I don't have kids of my own and I'm way too grown up for them. but I still enjoy good children's stories.
Megabat is exactly what its called, it's about a Megabat or also known as a Fruitbat he is living all alone in an attic of a house in Canada when the new family moves in with their very unhappy son Daniel who settles in the attic room. At first, Daniel thought the roof was leaking when he soon realizes that all the wet puddles on the floor are caused by a sad little bat who misses his family in Papaya Premium.
It a cute short book, you can finish it in one sitting, it has the elements of friendship and moving into a new city, and animal care. Although there weren't many places there was a good amount of adventure and a sense of purpose in it.
One thing that did bother me is how megabat talked I know he's not human and his talking would sound different but some sentences were really stupid the other sounded surprisingly clever. I wasn't a fan.
and for the love of the Almighty enough of Star Wars. Isn't there a normal boy out there who don't like star wars? is that too much to ask?!
Overall this is a good children's book, proper for the targeted audience
3.5 stars
I love reading kids books, although I don't have kids of my own and I'm way too grown up for them. but I still enjoy good children's stories.
Megabat is exactly what its called, it's about a Megabat or also known as a Fruitbat he is living all alone in an attic of a house in Canada when the new family moves in with their very unhappy son Daniel who settles in the attic room. At first, Daniel thought the roof was leaking when he soon realizes that all the wet puddles on the floor are caused by a sad little bat who misses his family in Papaya Premium.
It a cute short book, you can finish it in one sitting, it has the elements of friendship and moving into a new city, and animal care. Although there weren't many places there was a good amount of adventure and a sense of purpose in it.
One thing that did bother me is how megabat talked I know he's not human and his talking would sound different but some sentences were really stupid the other sounded surprisingly clever. I wasn't a fan.
and for the love of the Almighty enough of Star Wars. Isn't there a normal boy out there who don't like star wars? is that too much to ask?!
Overall this is a good children's book, proper for the targeted audience
3.5 stars
January 18, 2018
Interesting enough that I kept reading it. Good book for a kid who doesn't really like the magical/fantasy vibe of many kid books. But it has imagination built into it anyway. Great little story about making friends in the weirdest way. Great little companion story to have for any kid who enjoys Star Wars because that's like a sliver of the theme in this book.
Does fantastic with believable sibling arguments and wielding information against one another.
It was hard for me to read the start of it. I had to come back to it several times before I was able to get through it. Gets better toward the middle and until it finally ends.
Has bird poop humor for those who love it (and we all probably know a kid who does).
Definitely recommend nonetheless. Dabbles with moving, anxiety over making friends, and finding friends in the end. Dabbles a little with geography which was a surprise.
Artwork is adorable which for me is an A++ for me.
Does fantastic with believable sibling arguments and wielding information against one another.
It was hard for me to read the start of it. I had to come back to it several times before I was able to get through it. Gets better toward the middle and until it finally ends.
Has bird poop humor for those who love it (and we all probably know a kid who does).
Definitely recommend nonetheless. Dabbles with moving, anxiety over making friends, and finding friends in the end. Dabbles a little with geography which was a surprise.
Artwork is adorable which for me is an A++ for me.
February 28, 2018
Home is where the heart is.
Daniel doesn’t like his new home, and he doesn’t like his new town. He wants to go back to his old friends, and he feels alone. Until he finds out a small, talking bat in his room. Megabat is as sad and as lonely as Daniel is. Having been accidentally carried to Canada from Borneo, he, too, misses his home. And Daniel, with the help of his neighbor, Talia, promises to help him return to his home.
This is a moving story about two creatures, widely different from each other, that become the best of friends. It is a hilarious and sweet story about two friends, both a long way from home, who bond and rediscover what home actually means.
Along the way, Daniel and Megabat realize that home is more than just four walls and a roof. Home is where your loved ones are. Home is where people care about you. Home is where you can be happy. And, ultimately, home is where the heart is.
Daniel doesn’t like his new home, and he doesn’t like his new town. He wants to go back to his old friends, and he feels alone. Until he finds out a small, talking bat in his room. Megabat is as sad and as lonely as Daniel is. Having been accidentally carried to Canada from Borneo, he, too, misses his home. And Daniel, with the help of his neighbor, Talia, promises to help him return to his home.
This is a moving story about two creatures, widely different from each other, that become the best of friends. It is a hilarious and sweet story about two friends, both a long way from home, who bond and rediscover what home actually means.
Along the way, Daniel and Megabat realize that home is more than just four walls and a roof. Home is where your loved ones are. Home is where people care about you. Home is where you can be happy. And, ultimately, home is where the heart is.
December 13, 2017
What child would not want to find a talking fruit bat in their attic bedroom? Daniel has moved to a new neighborhood and he is not happy. He does not like his house or the bedroom attic he was given, that is until he discovers what is making the puddles on the floor. When Daniel meets Megabat, he discovers that he is from Borneo and accidentally was shipped to the US in a crate of papayas. He wants nothing more than to go home. Daniel, with the help of his new neighbor Talia, tries to come up with a way to get him back to Borneo. Star Wars, pigeons, little brothers and juice box straws used as light sabers all add to the story.
This is a cute early chapter book for kids who love animals, adventures, making new friends and solving problems. Having a good imagination helps as well. The chapters are short, interesting and have just enough black and white illustrations to keep the story interesting and add detail. A great book for schools, classrooms, public libraries or a family library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
This is a cute early chapter book for kids who love animals, adventures, making new friends and solving problems. Having a good imagination helps as well. The chapters are short, interesting and have just enough black and white illustrations to keep the story interesting and add detail. A great book for schools, classrooms, public libraries or a family library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
May 5, 2018
First let me thank Netgalley for an advanced digital copy. This is such a cute book. The story is unique & fun and I loved the illustrations. The story follows Daniel, a young boy that just moved into a new house and is sad to leave his old school and friends. He believes his new attic room is haunted but soon finds what really is creeping around his room at night. This book releases in August so it would be a really great Halloween gift. I highly recommend this to bat lovers of all ages.
September 27, 2018
Book # 75 Read in 2018
Mega Bat
This is a cute, quick read, perfect for upper elementary students. Mega Bat is far away from home, shipped by fruit shippers. His new friend wants to help him get home but that is not as easy as one may think. Mega Bat is full of personality and readers will instantly love him. I borrowed this book from the library.
Mega Bat
This is a cute, quick read, perfect for upper elementary students. Mega Bat is far away from home, shipped by fruit shippers. His new friend wants to help him get home but that is not as easy as one may think. Mega Bat is full of personality and readers will instantly love him. I borrowed this book from the library.
March 25, 2019
I loved this book. The first encounter in the attic had me hooked. I bought this for my elementary school library and the copy is always checked out. I will be buying additional copies to keep up with demand. The kids love it!
December 25, 2019
I got this for my nephew for Christmas and couldn’t resist reading it. Such an incredibly sweet story!
July 24, 2018
My wife won this book in a goodreads giveaway and we started reading it for fun. Thinking it might be something we could read or give to our nephews and nieces.
This is a great book. Very creative and the author really understands the minds of an inquisitive child.
A great read and I highly recommend it for any child.
This is a great book. Very creative and the author really understands the minds of an inquisitive child.
A great read and I highly recommend it for any child.
September 23, 2019
Read this one with my 6 year old. It was pleasant to read with good characterization and a fast moving plot. My kid loved the bat and laughed several times throughout. Looking forward to trying the sequels.
April 20, 2019
“Megabat! Megabat!”: the repeated nightly refrain in my house after starting this adorable tale about loneliness and unusual friendships.
October 17, 2019
This is a cute early chapter book. It is great for animals lovers and may prompt independent research. An excellent Silver Birch Express Nominee.
January 18, 2020
Absolutely loved this adorably sweet book! Will definitely try as a read-aloud with the kids.
I seem to have a thing for bats, lol. I blame Kenneth Oppel (Silverwing).
This is also from the Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express list for 2020.
I seem to have a thing for bats, lol. I blame Kenneth Oppel (Silverwing).
This is also from the Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express list for 2020.
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