Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block

Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block

"Transcendent." --New York Times Book Review

"Magnificent." --Village Voice

"Sparkling." --Publishers Weekly

Francesca Lia Block's dazzling debut novel, Weetzie Bat, is not only a genre-shattering, critically acclaimed gem, it's also widely recognized as a classic of young adult literature, having captivated readers for generations.

This coming-of-age novel follows the eponymous Weetzie Bat and her best friend Dirk as they navigate life and love in a timeless, dreamlike version of Los Angeles. When Weetzie is granted three wishes by a genie, she discovers that there are unexpected ramifications....

Winner of the prestigious Phoenix Award, Weetzie Bat is a beautiful, poetic work of magical realism that is perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Neil Gaiman, and Kelly Link.

• An Unforgettable LGBTQ Classic: Follows Weetzie and her best friend Dirk's earnest, heartfelt search for their "Ducks"--the loves of their respective dreams.
• Punk Rock Fairy Tale: A story shimmering with 80s glam, glitter, bleached-blonde flat-tops, and a magical, timeless Hollywood where anything can happen.
• Three Magical Wishes: When a genie grants Weetzie three wishes--for a Duck for Dirk, her own Secret Agent Lover Man, and a house to live in--she learns that "happily ever after" is more complicated than it seems.
• A Lyrical Love Letter to L.A.: Experience a Los Angeles you've never seen before, a sun-drenched, gritty, and gorgeous wonderland that's a character in its own right.

Block, Francesca Lia: - Francesca Lia Block has described her work as contemporary fairy tales with an edge, where the real world and its trouble find solace through the magic of creative expression and love. She has received numerous honors, including the Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award and the Phoenix Award, as well as citations from the American Library Association, The New York Times Book Review, and School Library Journal. Her previous titles include the bestselling Weetzie Bat series (HarperCollins), the memoir/craft book The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process (Seal Press), the novel The Elementals (St. Martin's) and the erotic fairy tale collection Nymph (Circlet), among many others. She lives in Los Angeles.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780060736255
ISBN 10	0060736259
Title	Weetzie Bat
Author	Francesca Lia Block
Series	Weetzie Bat Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	2004-07-06
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.