{"product_id":"weetzie-bat-10th-anniversary-edition-paperback","title":"Weetzie Bat: 10th Anniversary Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrancesca Lia Block\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Transcendent.\" \u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Magnificent.\" \u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sparkling.\" \u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrancesca Lia Block's dazzling debut novel, \u003ci\u003eWeetzie Bat\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the prestigious Phoenix Award, \u003ci\u003eWeetzie Bat\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful, poetic work of magical realism that is perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Neil Gaiman, and Kelly Link.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unforgettable LGBTQ Classic: \u003c\/b\u003e Follows Weetzie and her best friend Dirk's earnest, heartfelt search for their \"Ducks\"--the loves of their respective dreams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePunk Rock Fairy Tale: \u003c\/b\u003e A story shimmering with 80s glam, glitter, bleached-blonde flat-tops, and a magical, timeless Hollywood where anything can happen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThree Magical Wishes: \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Lyrical Love Letter to L.A.: \u003c\/b\u003e Experience a Los Angeles you've never seen before, a sun-drenched, gritty, and gorgeous wonderland that's a character in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifteen 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: \u003cem\u003eWeetzie Bat.\u003c\/em\u003e This poetic roller coaster swoop has a sleek new design to match its new sister and brother books, \u003cem\u003eGoat Girls\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBeautiful Boys.\u003c\/em\u003e Rediscover the magic of \u003cem\u003eWeetzie Bat, \u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifteen 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: \u003cem\u003eWeetzie Bat.\u003c\/em\u003e This poetic roller coaster swoop has a sleek new design to match its new sister and brother books, \u003cem\u003eGoat Girls\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBeautiful Boys.\u003c\/em\u003e Rediscover the magic of \u003cem\u003eWeetzie Bat, \u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 7.14 x 4.96 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 06, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weetzie Bat\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50516238008543,"sku":"9780060736255","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/XhYoaMN69I9780060736255.webp?v=1783097968","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/weetzie-bat-10th-anniversary-edition-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}