This classic, magical story translated by Emily Balistrieri, will enchant new readers and fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli animation (now on Netflix).
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' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang
'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon
| ISBN: | 9780241449486 |
| Publication date: | 20th August 2020 |
| Author: | Eiko Kadono |
| Illustrator: | Joe ToddStanton |
| Publisher: | Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Genres: |
Classic Literature Adventure Stories Fantasy / Magical |
I enjoyed this story, it is wonderful as it is so imaginative. I would recommend it to a friend because it is a fun-filled, exhilarating, heart pounding suspenseful story about a teenager going to a new life in a new town.
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