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.
'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon
'A charming and beautifully written story' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang
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.
| ISBN: | 9780241449493 |
| Publication date: | 1st July 2021 |
| Author: | Eiko Kadono |
| Illustrator: | Joe ToddStanton |
| Publisher: | Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Series: | A Puffin Book |
| Genres: |
Classic Literature Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in translation Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age Adventure Stories Fantasy / Magical |
I enjoyed this story, it is wonderful as it is so imaginative. I would recommend it to a friend because it is a fun-filled, exhilarating, heart pounding suspenseful story about a teenager going to a new life in a new town.
A 13 year girl called Kiki is half witch.... Read Full Review
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. 'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon'A charming and beautifully written story' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang Kiki is a trainee witch.
Kiki's Delivery Service is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Kiki's Delivery Service features in the following genres: Classic Literature, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in translation, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical
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Kiki's Delivery Service was written by Eiko Kadono and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Kiki's Delivery Service has 224 pages
Yes it is part of A Puffin Book series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.