Weetzie Bat

Block, F. (2004). Weetzie Bat. NY: Harper Teen

Summary

Weetzie Bat and Dirk are best friends. When Weetzie finds a magic lamp, she wishes for three things - a house for her and Dirk, for Dirk to meet a man (Duck), and for Weetzie to meet her Secret Agent Lover Man. Weetzie's wishes are granted and the four move in together. Weetzie wants a baby and tries unsuccessfully to convince Secret Agent Lover Man to have a child with her. When he refuses, she decides to have a baby with Dirk and Duck. Secret Agent Lover Man leaves because he doesn't approve of the pregnancy and lifestyle. He later returns after she has given birth to her daughter, Cherokee.

Commentary
This book had a lot of fantasy in it. It really wasn't my favorite book, and I really had a difficult time connecting with the characters. It was a fairly quick read, which is appealing to some readers. There are a lot of sensitive topics covered in this book, such as homosexuality and premarital sex, so it is probably best for older readers. Young adults can connect with Weetzie trying to juggle her relationships and friendships.

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