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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 7, 2006
Pros: Fun, enchanting, and witty
Cons: not for young children
Summary: Weetzie Bat is about a young girl living in L.A. She is a beach blonde, bubble gum chewing, glitter and glam loving teenager. In High School Weetzie meets Dirk. The boy punk that all the girls love. Weetzie and her wild style catches his eye. They ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 6, 2001
Pros: Delightful, fun, engaging
Cons: Superficial treatment of moral issues
Summary: Weetzie Bat, by Francesca Lia Block, is a delightful punkster fairy-tale by a charming and inventive writer. Weetzie is a hopeful but alienated teenaged young woman, who yearns for everlasting love.
Weetzie is an only child of divorced ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 1, 2000
Pros: Beautifully written, brave, and honest.
Cons: Might be a little dated. The material might be upsetting to immature readers.
Summary: A bravely honest novel for young adults, Francesca Lia Block's Weetzie Bat tells the tale of a fiercely individualistic girl living in Los Angeles as she makes deep friendships and forms an unconventional, creative family. Written in a direct, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 3, 1999
Pros: Completely unique writing style is a breath of fresh air. Sends a much healthier message about self-image to young people than most books out there.
Cons: Some of the content may be a little mature for younger readers -- judge based on your own child.
Summary: Francesca Lia Block made her popular debut with this book, "Weetzie Bat." Her writing style is completely unique and thrillingly beautiful. Although primarily a young adult author, her books have held my interest on different levels beginning ... read more
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