Weetzie Bat
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Weetzie Bat is the debut novel of Francesca Lia Block, published by HarperCollins in 1989. It inaugurated her Dangerous Angels series for young adults.
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Author | Francesca Lia Block |
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Language | English |
Series | Dangerous Angels |
Genre | Young adult novel |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 1989 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (Paperback) |
Pages | 109 pp |
ISBN | 0-06-073625-9 |
OCLC | 55874309 |
Followed by | Witch Baby |
The narrative follows the adventures of the eponymous character Weetzie and her best friend Dirk, as well as their friends and relations. After being granted three wishes by a genie, Weetzie discovers that there are unexpected ramifications.
The story is set in an almost dream-like, heightened version of Los Angeles, aptly referred to as "Shangri-L.A.", in an indefinite time period evoking both the 1980s punk craze and the sophisticated glamor of 1950s Hollywood. Block describes issues such as blended families, premarital sex, homosexuality, and AIDS.