Book Overview
Everyone has a story to tell ... Dirk McDonald's life was almost perfect. He lived with this grandmother, Fifi, in a beautiful gingerbread cottage in Hollywood. He had the beach, and his surfboard, and Fifi's red-and-white 1955 Pontiac convertible. But Dirk wasn't happy. Inside, he was harboring a deep, dark secret. And he was afraid that if he admitted it to anyone - even Fifi - he would never be accepted again. Then one night, Dirk's magic lamp came to life. Suddenly, all the stories from Dirk's past came flowing out of it. On that night, his life changed forever. At last, Dirk learned who he really was, and that any love that is love is right.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0064471764
ISBN13:9780064471763
Release Date:May 1997
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:112 Pages
Weight:0.18 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 4.2" x 7.0"
Age Range:14 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 9 and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
a some-what harsh (but brilliant) dose of trueth
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
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. Like many Block books, this one brought me to tears. It's a wonderful story for anyone with a secret or a love for imaginative literature!!
So beautiful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book was so beautiful. It was one of my favorites in the Weetzie Bat series. It made me cry and it made me smile. The only part that disappointed me is when it was over.
Modern Fairy Tale
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
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.
It was a wonderfully described, uncommon, story of struggle.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
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.
Beautiful Story With Whimsical Writing~~~
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is one jiven' story with a bunch of other stories in it to reveal secrets and emotions of the wonderfully thought out characters. I can see the main character as one who has to go through alot of misery to accept the truth about himself. The writing, in many parts was kind of fantastical but realistic at the same time so it made for a book with great variety. You want to find out if my ideas a right? Find out for yourself and read this cool book :)
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