Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
Francesca Lia Block's short novel tells the story of Weetzie Bat and her best friend, Dirk, as they search for love and happiness. But this is no ordinary love story. Set against a dazzling, almost dreamlike version of Los Angeles, CA, where "everything's an illusion," Weetzie Bat and Dirk's story is an urban fairy tale where you're never quite sure where reality ends and fantasy begins.
If you're looking for a quick, fast-paced read with deeply complex characters, then this book is for you. Written before "Teen/Young Adult" was really its own defined genre, Block's work doesn't shy away from topics some might deem as being “too adult” for a younger audience. If you're afraid to face these real life topics head-on, you might want to consider passing on this memorable, classic title.
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“Follows the wild adventures of Weetzie Bat and her Los Angeles friends, Dirk, Duck, and My-Secret-Agent-Lover-Man.”
Block, F. L. (1989). Weetzie bat. New York, NY: HarperCollins. ISBN: 9780060736255; Paperback; $8.99.