Kiki's Delivery Service
Paperback Published on: 01/07/2021; Language: English, Japanese (Original language of a translated text)
Price: £8.99
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A charming tale…
Honestly, this is the kind of book I would have absolutely loved as a kid, and I’m kind of jealous that I didn’t get to read it then.
It’s a shame that ... READ MORE
Brilliant and full of joy!
Such a wonderful story about finding yourself, and being true to who you are.
A childhood favourite
A joyful whirlwind of a novel. ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ is a short, sweet and cosy novel that follows a young witch on a magical adventure. Perfect for re... READ MORE
But then I'll be just like a snail stuck in my shell my whole life. Apologies to snails, but I don't want to be like that!
When the young witch Kiki and her cat Jiji come of age they set out into the world determined to make themselves useful. Upon arriving at the town of Korik... READ MORE
Synopsis
Soar into this modern Japanese classic about a young witch and her clever cat with this new translation by Emily Balistrieri which will delight fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli animated movie as well as new readers.
Kiki is a trainee witch. On her thirteenth birthday she must follow tradition and leave home to find a new village. She knows she has to use only her powers to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells...can she use her flying abilities to make her own way in the world?
She sets out with her beloved black cat Jiji on an exciting journey, making new friends along the way.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- ISBN: 9780241449493
- Number of pages: 224
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 17 mm
- Interest age: From 7 years
- Weight: 180g
- Languages: English, Japanese (Original language of a translated text)
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Just as enchanting as the film
Even as I get older, I still cherish this tale