Kiki's Delivery Service
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Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono
Soar into this modern Japanese classic about a young witch and her clever cat with this new translation by Emily Balistrieri which will delight fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli animated movie as well as new readers. 'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon 'A charming and beautifully written story' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang Kiki is a trainee witch. On her thirteenth birthday she must follow tradition and leave home to find a new village. She knows she has to use only her powers to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells...can she use her flying abilities to make her own way in the world? She sets out with her beloved black cat Jiji on an exciting journey, making new friends along the way.
'A charming and beautifully written story' -- author of Amelia Fang * Laura Ellen Anderson *
'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' -- author of Isadora Moon * Harriet Muncaster *
For fans of Studio Ghibli films, Eika Kadono's KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE translated by Emily Balistrieri, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton is the ideal read - a touching coming of age story, full of heart and warmthIt is also a story about dealing with change at a young age, and the emotional challenges that presents. * The Scotsman *
'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' -- author of Isadora Moon * Harriet Muncaster *
For fans of Studio Ghibli films, Eika Kadono's KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE translated by Emily Balistrieri, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton is the ideal read - a touching coming of age story, full of heart and warmthIt is also a story about dealing with change at a young age, and the emotional challenges that presents. * The Scotsman *
Eiko Kadono was born in Tokyo in 1935 and after living in Brazil returned to the ancient Japanese city of Kamakura. Eiko is one of Japan's most prolific and well-known children's authors. She has written and translated over two hundred books and won many awards including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing in 2018. Her most famous work is Kiki's Delivery Service which was published in 1985 and made into a hugely popular anime film.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780241449493 |
| ISBN 10 | 0241449499 |
| Title | Kiki's Delivery Service |
| Author | Eiko Kadono |
| Series | A Puffin Book |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2021-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |