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BABY BE-BOP. [Paperback]

Francesca Lia. Block (Author)

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Publisher: HARPER/COLLINS. NY 1995 (1995)
ASIN: B000OEL6U0

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Curious Venture, June 6, 2001

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In Block's latest venture, she explores the very core of human sexuality through the story of the embracable Dirk. His stunning pride and unshatterable spirit propel him through his confrontation of his homosexual self. Dirk is an amazing character and captures the reader's heart immeadiatly. His heartbreaking loss of his love interest, Pup, his turn to a "punk" nature and his suicide attempt guide the audience through a startlingly beautiful sureal journey as Dirk's ancestors come to his aid to help him accept who he is. The frightening veins of fantasy collide with stark (in)humanity through his confrontations with homophobics, hate and the neo-nazi. This is possibly Block's most triumphant work, encasing skillful characterization artfully blended with a lightspeed plot. For any fanatics of the highly reccommended Baby Be Bop, try Flemming's Mind's Eye.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Fairy Tale, September 30, 1999

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I read the entire collection of Weezie Bat Books (under the volume title of Dangerous Angels) and I couldn't put it down. Block finds a way to deal with true human emotion in such an imaginative and creative way that it becomes almost sureal. She portrays the thoughts and ideas in a non threatening, almost fairytail like way. Yet still, she draws emotion and feeling and captivates her readers. And in the process, teaches them something about themselves. I hope anyone who is afraid to pick up a young adult book and truly enjoy it will like this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It was a wonderfully described, uncommon, story of struggle., May 10, 1999

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I love Baby Be Bop because it beautifully confronts a subject that most people are afraid to touch. Lia Block describes the struggle of a boy from L.A., during what is assumed to be recent times, and how he is having trouble coming to terms with his homosexuality. My favorite aspect of Lia Block's writing is her avante-garde description. I am normally a person who hates reading, but I was unable to put down Baby Be Bop, as well as the preceeding four books of the Weetzie Bat series. The entire Weetzie Bat series is outstanding but only those who can appreciate the subject matter will get a full appreciation of it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Driven to the brink by hatred, saved by love and understanding.
With the three deaths that have happened recently, young people driven beyond the brink from being bullied due to their homosexuality, I was glad when I picked up the final book... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Elizabeth A. Hart

5.0 out of 5 stars i love this book, so i say by it BUT...
Why does the one I own say copyright 1995?... um... someone not get the memo?

Published 19 months ago by **~*~VALLEY~*~**

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Fantasy
It's beautifully written with startling imagery, an unusual plot line and some heavy emotions. I'm so glad I learned about this book. Read more

Published on July 25, 2009 by Marco Polo "Bruce"

3.0 out of 5 stars Good plot...if only the writing were better.
The book is about a boy coming to terms with the fact that he is gay. Or rather, that he wishes the world could come to terms with this. Fair enough. Read more

Published on June 9, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't get better than this...
I love everything Francesca Lia Block has written (except maybe The Hanged Man), but this one has to be my favorite. I could read it forever. Read more

Published on March 29, 2003 by Emma

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, by far one of her most touching
this is by far my favorite FLB book, i think she captures the feelings of isolation and loneliness that comes with coming out and coming to terms with homosexuality so well and in... Read more

Published on April 25, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars a some-what harsh (but brilliant) dose of trueth
This is one of Block's best works of art. It is a touching story of a young man with a secret. Travel with him through the world filled with smoke, hate, and love in disguise... Read more

Published on June 27, 2001 by JadedBabe

3.0 out of 5 stars Sort-of weird... sort-of interesting....
I thought this book was going to be a love story... it's not! I guess that kind of disappointed me. The first half is about Dirk growing up, some of it's really sad, it made me... Read more

Published on June 24, 2001 by Cassy

4.0 out of 5 stars A Curious Venture
In Block's latest venture, she explores the very core of human sexuality through the story of the embracable Dirk. Read more

Published on June 6, 2001 by starliterose

5.0 out of 5 stars Poetic, realistic, and true.
This is the fifth book of the 'Weetzie Bat' stories by Ms. Block. It is really a prequel to the first book, and tells the story of Weetzie's best friend, Dirk. Read more

Published on May 5, 2001 by M. FUSCO

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Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys (Weetzie Bat) by Francesca Lia Block in Front Matter
The Hanged Man by Francesca Lia Block in Front Matter
Thank You (Greetings Minibooks) by Emma Fox on page 75
Missing Angel Juan (Weetzie Bat) by Francesca Lia Block in Front Matter
Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories by Francesca Lia Block in Front Matter

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Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories by Francesca Lia Block in Front Matter, and Back Matter
Sexual Orientation in Child and Adolescent Health Care by Ellen C. Perrin in Back Matter
Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys (Weetzie Bat) by Francesca Lia Block in Front Matter

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