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Francesca Lia Block’s *Weetzie Bat* follows the wild escapades of its titular heroine, a bright‑eyed, streetwise teen living in Los Angeles. Together with her close friends—Dirk, the ever‑curious kid; Duck, the laid‑back companion; and My‑Secret‑Agent‑Lover‑Man, a mysterious figure—Weetzie explores themes of friendship, self‑expression, and creativity amid the city’s bustling, punk‑influenced backdrop.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Francesca Lia Block
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