Kiki's Delivery Service, 9780241449493
Paperback
Young witch flies solo: Finding her magic, one delivery at a time.

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  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    4 January 2022

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Summary

Kiki’s Delivery Service: A Magical Journey Awaits!

Rediscover this timeless classic, now in a special edition with charming illustrations by Joe Todd-Stanton. Inspired by the beloved Studio Ghibli animation, this story will transport you to a world of magic and adventure.

Kiki, a young witch, faces a pivotal decision on her thirteenth birthday: leave home with her loyal cat Jiji and find a new village where she can make a living using her powers. But Kiki isn’t skilled in po…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241449493
ISBN-10:0241449499
Series:Kiki's Delivery Service
Author:Eiko Kadono, Joe Todd-Stanton, Emily Balistrieri
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint:Puffin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:4 January 2022
Weight:171g
Dimensions:197mm x 129mm x 15mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘A charming and beautifully written story’

‘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 warmth. It is also a story about dealing with change at a young age, and the emotional challenges that presents. * The Scotsman *

About The Author

Eiko Kadono

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.

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