- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Hypn Hyperion (Aug 1 2001)
- ISBN-10: 0786803401
- ASIN: B000B86S48
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.2 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
Cut from the same cloth as Zindel's previous horror stories (Reef of Death; Rats), this novel has yet another scientific-minded teen matching wits with a mutated beast. Here, a gigantic bat terrorizes the research team of Jake's father, Dr. Lefkovitz. The author once again presents the monster's reign of terror in graphic details ("The creature that held him was convulsing, the whole of its body shaking, vomiting fluids directly into his throat and mouth"). This time, however, he devotes less attention to developing characterizations and theme. The motive of 15-year-old Jake, a reformed prankster joining his father's team in the Amazon, is to gain his father's respect ("On this trip, Jake was determined to prove himself to his dad, who thought Jake couldn't take anything seriously"). Meanwhile, Dr. Lefkovitz, stereotyped as a scientist totally absorbed in his work, has little faith that his son can cut the mustard. When the gigantic bat terrorizes their campsite, killing and maiming several men, Dr. Lefkovitz is determined to capture the monster alive. After his attempts fail, Jake predictably gets his chance to save the day. The narrative sacrifices substance in favor of gore; but while the book offers few surprises, there is plenty of excitement to satiate readers who crave a thrill on every page. Ages 10-14.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.From School Library Journal
Gr 6-10-When 15-year-old Jake goes to visit his father, a bat biologist working in the Amazon, he hopes for a bit of adventure and perhaps a chance to prove himself. However, the trip takes a terrifying turn when he discovers that the creature responsible for the disappearances of the expedition's workers is a giant bat. As the bloodthirsty creature repeatedly attacks the camp and cuts off the only hope of escape, it falls to Jake to fight it. Everything else takes a backseat to action in this story. The "man shouldn't meddle with nature" theme is articulated frequently throughout, but never really explored. While most of the characters are fairly stock (the aloof scientist father, the wise and noble shaman, etc.), readers will identify with Jake, an independent, though frustrated teenager. His relationship with his father is thinly drawn and unconvincing. It adds little tension and weighs down an otherwise dynamic story. However, the suspense is tight and this fast-paced, gory tale will keep the most reluctant of readers on the edge of their seats. Fans of Zindel's other horror novels and readers just looking for a good scare will be satisfied.
Heather Dieffenbach, Lexington Public Library, KY
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Average, Okay Book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Night of the Bat (Hardcover)
Plot: 15-year-old Jake Lefkovitz travels to the Amazon, where his father (a bat biologist) and his research team are on an expedition. Two of Dr. Lefkovitz's workers are missing. As it turns out, the two workers were mutilated by a giant bat. Jake, Dr. Lefkovitz, and the workers must find a way to stop the bat.This was an okay book, but it wasn't the best I've ever read. First off, there's a small subplot about Jake and his father not being very aquainted, and Jake trying to earn his father's trust. I think Paul Zindel just used that for padding. Second, with all due respect, Zindel doesn't put much detail into the book, especially when describing the traps the characters create to capture the bat. Also, this book is heavy, though not extreme, on blood and gore. There is a total of six deaths in this book, and only one is not causes directly by the bat (i.e., a man falls down a waterfall). All the other deaths are very violent. The descriptions of the two mutilated workers is enough to make someone quesy. Also in the book: the bat bites a man around the neck, and later does the same thing, tearing the head off; the bat sinks its fangs into a man's eyes and sucks his brains out; and the bat guts (rips open) a man and tears his upper body apart. So I think anyone who's good with Friday the 13th and some of the later Halloween films shouldn't be too grossed out by this book. I'd say if this book were to be made into a movie, it would most likely be R just for the graphic bat attacks.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bats,
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This review is from: Night of the Bat (Hardcover)
Zindel's newest and last book depicts a boy and his father fighting a giant bat. 15-year old Jake, flies to the Amazon where his father is having a expedition. His father is a zoologist, a person who studies bats. 2 men have gone missing. Jake and Hanuma go to see where the men are and find out they have been devoured by bats. On the way back Hanuma is killed by a giant bat. {Hanuma screamed as his chest was torn open and his blood spilled onto the pathway}. Next is the cook, who meets a gruesome fate. Finally, after Rasdyr is killed Jake and his father set out to kill the bat.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Night of the Bat,
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This review is from: Night of the Bat (Hardcover)
I really liked the book because it was gorey, scary, and etcitiny at the same time. It told lot's of good detail that helpp to get a clear picture. It was clear were I could under stand it all.The best part of the book I thought was when the giant bat came down from the sky and grabed one of the workers. The giant bat ripped the workers neck open blood went all over. The canupe spelit off in to the river. The auther had a good plot. Like when the auther gave all the details Like when the giant bat kiiled the guy and the crabs were eating him. He also did good on the setting on how they were in the jungle. It was hot and moist.
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