| Weetzie Bat Contributor(s): Block, Francesca Lia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060736259 ISBN-13: 9780060736255 Publisher: Harperteen OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: 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." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Young Adult Fiction | Romance - Contemporary - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 88006214 |
| Lexile Measure: 960 |
| Series: Weetzie Bat |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 4.96" W x 7.14" (0.26 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - West Coast - Geographic Orientation - California - Sex & Gender - Gay - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Locality - Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA - Cultural Region - Southern California - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 20145 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Block, Francesca Lia: - 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. |