Kiki's Delivery Service
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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. "This new translation is perfect." --School Library 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.
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6 primary books魔女の宅急便 [Majo no Takkyūbin]
魔女の宅急便 [Majo no Takkyūbin] is a 6-book series with 6 primary works first released in 1985 with contributions by Eiko Kadono.
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Lighthearted and cozy. The magical element is pretty light, but the small seaside town vibes are immaculate. Finding out who you are and where you belong is a major theme in this book, and Kiki is a lovable character who grew a lot through the story.
The series has six books that follow Kiki into adulthood until she eventually gets married, so it's a shame only the first book got translated.
A sweet story about a young witch who moves to a town and makes everyone's lives a little better with her kind nature.
This is the book that inspired the film. It is similar enough that lovers of the movie will enjoy it (the characters, setting and situation feel the same), yet different enough that the movie isn't actually a spoiler - you can enjoy the tale of Kiki all over again!
The famous animated movie is a classic, yet if I am honest, the book is even better!
While clearly intended for the younger reader, this had me gasping in places, laughing out loud in others and closing the book at the end with a warm glow in my heart.
Adults, read this book - and if you know of any children who like witchy tales, get them a copy of this gem as fast as you can!
