Kiki's Delivery Service: The Classic That Inspired the Beloved Animated Film (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781984896667)

Read the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all! Nostalgic fans of the Hiyao Miyazaki film, Kiki's Delivery Service and newcomers alike will love this exciting new translation of the beloved fantasy story.

"A gentle story of magic-tinged independence."--The Wall Street Journal

Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she's eager to follow a witch's tradition: choose a new town to call home for one year.

Brimming with confidence, Kiki flies to the seaside village of Koriko and expects that her powers will easily bring happiness to the townspeople. But gaining the trust of the locals is trickier than she expected. With her faithful, wise-cracking black cat, Jiji, by her side, Kiki forges new friendships and builds her inner strength, ultimately realizing that magic can be found in even the most ordinary places.

Blending fantasy with the charm of everyday life, this enchanting new translation will inspire both new readers and dedicated fans.

Author: Eiko Kadono
ISBN-10: 1984896660
ISBN-13: 9781984896667
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Language: English
Published: 07/07/2020
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.70w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 66134 / Kiki's Delivery Service


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2020
School Library Journal 06/01/2020 pg. 60
Booklist 07/01/2020 pg. 69