Riverberry Adventures: Bats in the Bus BarnBy Ayla WadeWhen the janitor discovers chewed wires and a jammed bus barn door, Maverick and Mylah suspect something unusual is going on. Strange squeaks echo through the rafters, and soon they spot mysterious winged shapes flitting overhead. Could bats be behind the mystery?With help from the magical encyclopedia in their school library, the siblings travel to a glowing cave where a gentle bat named Echo teaches them about hibernation, bat boxes, and how to be better neighbors to misunderstood animals.Back in their small Nebraska town, Maverick and Mylah work with Ranger Jenny to give the bats a safe new home-and make sure the school stays safe, too.This early illustrated chapter book blends STEM learning, social-emotional growth, and light magic for readers ages 5-8. Perfect for fans of Magic Tree House and Zoey and Sassafras, the Riverberry Adventures series encourages curiosity, kindness, and care for the natural world.Includes a nonfiction section with bat facts tailored to Nebraska.A fall-themed mystery full of squeaks, smarts, and heart.