Weetzie bat 1989, a young adult novel by francesca lia block, is the first book in the weetzie bat series. The family that took her in called her witch baby more. Fifteen years ago francesca lia block made a dazzling entrance into the literary scene with what would become one of the most talkedabout books of the decade. Weetzie bat is a novel set mostly in hollywoodblocks home turftold. May 01, 20 weetzie bat by francesca lia block years ago i started reading weetzie bat but put it down, in part, because of these passages in the first few pages of the first chapter note. Although weetzie bat was mentioned on the back cover, i must admit that i was wary of reading it because of its ridiculous sounding name. Even after almost twenty years, weetzie and her secret agent lover man still threw each other against walls, climbed up each others bodies like ladders, and attacked each others mouths as if they were performing resuscitation. The narrative follows the adventures of the eponymous character weetzie and her best friend dirk, as well as their friends and relations. Sometimes she wore levis with whitesuede fringe sewn down the legs and a feathered indian headdress. Pink smog is a lot more straightforward, almost realistic fiction. Sep, 2015 some brief overview of this book weetzie bat lived in a fairytale land of glitter, glitz, and coolness. Edwards lifetime achievement award from the american library association ala.
Weetzie bat was put on the banned book list by one group because they did not approve of blocks ideas and views on a variety of issues surrounding alternative lifestyles according eeetzie the b. I enjoyed this mystical story that was the backdrop for very real issues. Eventually i came around, which is lucky, because weetzie bat was a life changing experience. To ask francesca lia block a question, please sign up. It inaugurated her dangerous angels series for young adults the narrative follows the adventures of the eponymous character weetzie and her best friend dirk, as well as their friends and relations. Buy a cheap copy of witch baby book by francesca lia block. Alyssa bresnahans spirited narration highlights the sparkling language and sizzling images of this utterly original book. I dont mind supporting the author and buying both but if you have a limited budget, get the dangerous angels book instead. Do yourself a favor and instead buy dangerous angels, which has five of the weetzie bat books in it including the first, weetzie bat. What did it mean to her or weetzie bat to say im into. 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.
Also, the books are about a teenage girl with a bleachedblond flat top named weetzie who lives with her gay best friend dirk and his boyfriend duck. Punk flowerchild weetzie and her gay friend dirk adventure through hollywoods plastic fantasy land, finding solace from lifes cruelties in their own loving household. Edwards lifetime achievement award, is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling books, including dangerous angels. Pink smog, the longawaited prequel to francesca lia blocks groundbreaking novel weetzie bat, was praised as an intoxicating mix of mystery, fantasy, and.
When she isnt going to concerts or reading the stack of books by her bed, she is spending time with her family. I almost wish id read this book before reading weetzie bat, because i am new to the whole series, and reading this new prequel helped me understand what was behind the magical realism i encountered in weetzie bat. Pink smog talks about weetzie s life before the opening of weetzie bat, and inherently thats going to be difficult in a. As of 20, the novel has spawned seven other books in its series. Sometimes its an excerpt, a chapter or more, becoming lost in her. One of kids favorite characters in francesca lia blocks weetzie bat series is witch baby. Myths, tales and secrets, and the adult novel the elementals. Weetzie bat, by francesca lia block wondering what the kids. Years ago i started reading weetzie bat but put it down, in part, because of these passages in the first few pages of the first chapter note. Then weetzie makes a baby with dirk and duck, since my secret agent lover man is reluctant to bring a child into this troublefilled world.
Weetzie bat is a definite recommended book because the author covers all issues the society is going through now. Love in the time of global warming francesca lia block. Weetzie bat s opening sentence, the reason weetzie bat hated high school was because no one understood, is a little too obvious, encapsulating every tale of teen angst from catcher in the. This particular edition is in a library binding format. The first of the dangerous angels series, weetzie bat follows the eponymous heroine through parts of her young life growing up in california. Blocks sophisticated, slinkstercool love song to l. The kisses had been earthquakes, shattering every glass object in a room. Here is my analysis of francesca lia blocks novel 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. To write this post, i read an e book that doesnt provide page numbers.
The title of this book is weetzie bat and it was written by francesca lia block. Weetzie bat, by francesca lia block wondering what the. Pink smog talks about weetzie s life before the opening of weetzie bat, and inherently thats going to be difficult in a way thats similar to the star wars prequels. Weetzie bat has been chosen for school reading lists across the nation. Francesca lia block, winner of the prestigious margaret a. The plot takes a turn when weetzie finds a magic lamp and. This could be a book about cheap cheese and bean burritos, slinkster dogs, lanky.
Fashion inspired by weetzie bat april 23, 2014 by savannah university of washington this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you purchase through our links. Look glows like a secret, abandoned hotel lit only by cell phones on an l. It inaugurated her dangerous angels series for young adults. Jul 06, 2004 rediscover the magic of weetzie bat, ms. When weetzie is granted three wishes by a genie, she discovers that there are unexpected ramifications. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. Plot summary the story of weetzie bat follows weetzie and dirk as they become young adults. Francesca lia block, awardwinning author of weetzie bat gorgeous. Weetzie bat is the debut novel of francesca lia block, published by harpercollins in 1989. Interview with francesca lia block about weetzie bat. Francesca lia blocks dazzling debut novel, weetzie bat, is not only a genreshattering, critically acclaimed gem, its also widely recognized as a classic of young adult literature, having captivated readers for generations. It introduces weetzie, a young woman who leads an unconventional life. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Weetzie bat is one of my alltime favorite books, and possibly the first book i ran across with a gay character meant for kids to read about.
Weetzie bat free pdf, djvu, fb2, txt books library. Weetzie dressed in a pair of cropped, zippered, pale orange pants, a silverstudded black belt, a pair of highheeled anklestrap sandals, a black silkandlace camisole, a white satin trench, a pink hello kitty watch, and a pair of oversized rimless pink glasses with her name written in rhinestones on the lens. Weetzie bat is not a novel of teen angst but a novel of teen delight. She had a bleachedblonde flattop and pink sunglasses, and cruised around town with her best friend dirk and her slinkster dog pooch in a 55 pontiac named jerry. Weetzie bat by francesca lia block young adult materials.
Well be selling rough magick, signing with tracy debrincat, mary pauline lowry, ashley inguanta, manuel chavarria and me at 3 pm on saturday april 2, fairies in the kitchen. A kiss about palm trees speeding by, trailing pink clouds when you drive down the strip sizzling with champagne. The witch star anya taylorjoy cast to star in a movie adaptation of francesca lia blocks debut book weetzie bat. Weetzie bat book by francesca lia block thriftbooks. Witch baby book by francesca lia block thriftbooks. Books this cult classic ya book is about to become your favorite movie weetzie bat is finally hitting hollywood and mtv news caught up with the author.
Her work has been translated and published around the world. Weetzie bat was author francesca lia blocks first novel, written while she was in college. Once you are firmly entrenched in weetzie s world, you will enjoy this and the other novels in the series. Francesca lia block novel, francesca lia block screenplay. She is known best for the weetzie bat series named after its first installment and her first novel, which she wrote while a uc berkeley student, weetzie bat harpercolins, 1989 and for her use of imagery, especially in describing the. Thanks to the genie, weetzie bat and her unconventional family of dirk, dirks boyfriend duck, my secret lover man weetzie s boyfriend, her pet slinkster dog and his girlfriend gogo girl, all live in a house they were left by fifi happily ever after. Weetzie bat is one of the seminal young adult novels of the 90s and continues to be an iconic treasure for teens everywhere. Weetzie bat, my secret agent lover man, witch baby, cherokee, duck drake, valentine jahlove. Weetzie bat quotes by francesca lia block goodreads. If you havent read any of the books in the series, i recommend reading weetzie bat first, in order to understand the references at the end of pink smog. Populated by fascinating characters, filled with the magic, and occasional misery of the creative life and enriched by themes of the redemptive power of love, respect for the. What, i wonder, was block thinking about when she brought native culture into her book.
A kiss about spotlights fanning the sky and the swollen sea spilling like tears all over your legs. Nov 03, 2010 this is a book trailer that i created for a 535 class. Francesca lia block born december 3, 1962 is an american writer of adult and youngadult literature. Dangerous angels brings together in one volume all five of francesca lia blocks celebrated novels about weetzie bat and her nontraditional l. Weetzie bat series by francesca lia block goodreads. Weetzie has to go through a lot to find her happily ever after. Francesca lia block quotes author of weetzie bat goodreads. Pink smog talks about weetzies life before the opening of weetzie bat, and inherently thats going to be difficult in a way thats similar to the star wars prequels. It is an ala best book for young adults and an ala recommended book for reluctant young adult readers.
Weetzie and dirk become best friends during expeditions to nightclubs, movies, and the beach. A kiss about chocolate, when you havent eaten chocolate in a year. Edwards award, is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling books, including weetzie bat. After being released from the foster care system, a young woman finds work in a flower shop, where she changes the lives of others while working to overcome her own troubled past with her foster mother. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Anya taylorjoy cast in francesca lia block weetzie bat film. It was published by harpercollins and has a total of 88 pages in the book. They search for love, or go duck hunting, have casual sex and live on the edge.
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