Weetzie Bat

By: Francesca Lia Block

Narrated by: Alyssa Bresnahan

Lanky lizards and rubber chickens, slinkster dogs and Lanka girls - Weetzie Bat knows them all in the glitzy never-never land of L.A. With her blonde flat-top and trendy clothes, Weetzie Bat cruises from high school to neon clubs, looking for her Secret Agent Lover Man. When she meets dark-haired Dirk and his red Pontiac, their search for love is a funky, off-beat fable. And when three wishes come true, their adventures create a modern fairy tale.

Weetzie Bat has been chosen for school reading lists across the nation. It is an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and an ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Alyssa Bresnahan’s spirited narration highlights the sparkling language and sizzling images of this utterly original book.

©1989 Francesca Lia Block (P)1996 Recorded Books

subtly weird

i appreciate the kind of polyamory that goes on in the back half and the way the writer describes things in an almost timeless way. however i am not personally a fan of the almost (?) fetishization (?) of native american culture, particularly with the way weetzie bat is and that she names her child "cherokee" like what's up with that

Love this series!

I have always loved this series. for me, it's a classic. Weetzie really has a village. love it.

my favorite audio book

Weetzie Bat is a wondrous love letter to art, life and Los Angeles. Ms. Bresnehan handles the material and characters all with such conviction and care that even when sitting down to listen to only a chapter or two one feels compelled to listen to the entirety of her performance.

I love this series and am sad to not see the other books available

excellent book, great narration. sadly waiting for Witch Baby, Missing Angel Juan, and Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys.

Shangri-Los Angeles

Weetzie Bat is a short and amazing tale. I loved all of the references to the landmarks and hidden places in Los Angeles. Fans of '80's pop culture will enjoy the punk, the kitsch, and the glitter. Francesca Lia Block's writing style demonstrates the value of economy in all aspects of writing. Alyssa Bresnahan's quirky performance is perfection! I would recommend Weetzie Bat to anyone who loves LA and needs a short, fun, creative break away from everyday life.