Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono

Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono

Nostalgic fans of the Hiyao Miyazaki film and newcomers alike--soar into the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all

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.

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

An enchanting, gently humorous all-ages family read-aloud.--Kirkus Reviews

A classic tale, this new translation is perfect.--School Library Journal

Eiko Kadono was born in Tokyo, Japan, and after living in Sao Paulo, Brazil, returned to the ancient Japanese city of Kamakura. Eiko is presently writing the fourth volume in the adventures of Kiki.

Lynne E. Riggs was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Tokyo as an adult. She heads the translation firm Center for Intercultural Communication and has worked with the Japanese Board on Books for Young People since 1990.

Akiko Hayashi began drawing at the age of eleven in Tokyo while studying in a painter's studio.

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ISBN 13	9781550377880
ISBN 10	1550377884
Title	Kiki's Delivery Service
Author	Eiko Kadono
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Annick Press Ltd
Year published	2003-02-01
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.