Eiko Kadono, Emily Balistrieri: Kiki's Delivery Service (Paperback, 2021, Yearling)
Paperback, 208 pages
Published June 8, 2021 by Yearling.
Nostalgic fans of the 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.
It's so easy to see what inspired the Ghibli film in this book; these stories are full of charm and uncomplicated situations. The setting and characters are a delight to experience. I enjoyed taking another visit to Koriko before playing Jack Harrison's Koriko game.
