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Kiki's Delivery Service

by Eiko Kadono, Emily Balistrieri

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魔女の宅急便 [Majo no Takkyūbin] #1208 pages17 editions2020Random House Digital Inc.ISBN 9781984896674
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About this book

Read the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all! Nostalgic fans of the Hayao 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.

Publication Details

Publisher
Random House Digital Inc.
Published
2020
Pages
208
ISBN
9781984896674
Language
en
Editions
17

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