 First edition | |
| Author | Francesca Lia Block |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Dangerous Angels |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 1989 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 109 pp |
| ISBN | 0-06-073625-9 |
| OCLC | 55874309 |
| Followed by | Witch Baby |
Weetzie Bat is the debut novel of Francesca Lia Block, published by HarperCollins in 1989. 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. After being granted three wishes by a genie, Weetzie discovers that there are unexpected ramifications.
The story is set in an almost dream-like, heightened version of Los Angeles, aptly referred to as "Shangri-L.A.", in an indefinite time period evoking both the 1980s punk craze and the sophisticated glamor of 1950s Hollywood. Block describes issues such as blended families, premarital sex, homosexuality, and AIDS.