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.
| ISBN: | 9781984896698 |
| Publication date: | 8th June 2021 |
| Author: | Eiko Kadono |
| Illustrator: | Yuta Onoda |
| Publisher: | Yearling an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Genres: |
Fantasy / Magical Classic Literature Adventure Stories |
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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