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Weetzie Bat

Author: Francesca Lia Block   Series: Weetzie Bat Books

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In celebration of its 15th anniversary, this groundbreaking novel is released in this new edition, reformatted to match the size of its new sister and brother books, "Goat Girls" and "Beautiful Boys."

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Summary

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, this groundbreaking novel is released in this new edition, reformatted to match the size of its new sister and brother books, "Goat Girls" and "Beautiful Boys."

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“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.

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Critic Reviews

“"Transcendent." -- The New York Times Book Review "Magnificent." -- The Village Voice "Sparkling." -- Publishers Weekly "Shimmering." -- The New York Post "One of the most original books of the last ten years." -- The Los Angeles Times Book Review”

"Transcendent." -- The New York Times Book Review

"Magnificent." -- The Village Voice

"Sparkling." -- Publishers Weekly

"Shimmering." -- The New York Post

"One of the most original books of the last ten years." -- The Los Angeles Times Book Review

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About the Author

Francesca Lia Block, winner of the prestigious Margaret A. Edwards Award, is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling books, including Weetzie Bat; the book collections Dangerous Angels: The Weetzie Bat Books and Roses and Bones: Myths, Tales, and Secrets; the illustrated novella House of Dolls; the vampire romance novel Pretty Dead; and the gothic werewolf novel The Frenzy. Her work is published around the world.

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Back Cover

Fifteen years ago Francesca Lia Block made a dazzling entrance into the literary scene with what would become one of the most talked-about books of the decade: Weetzie Bat. This poetic roller coaster swoop has a sleek new design to match its new sister and brother books, Goat Girls and Beautiful Boys. Rediscover the magic of Weetzie Bat, Ms. Blocks sophisticated, slinkster-cool love song to L.A.the book that shattered the standard, captivated readers of all generations, and made Francesca Lia Block one of the most heralded authors of the last decade.

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Product Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc | HarperCollins
Published
6th July 2004
Edition
10th
Pages
128
ISBN
9780060736255

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