Kiki's Delivery Service
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Kiki's Delivery Service
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Kiki's Delivery Service
Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.
Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this special edition of Kiki's Delivery Service, complete with charming illustrations throughout by Joe Todd-Stanton.
Soar into this modern classic about a young witch and her very clever cat which inspired the beloved Studio Ghibli animation directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
'Everyone has some type of magic inside them...'
Kiki must decide whether she's going to leave home with her cat Jiji in tow and move to a town or village without a witch.
On her thirteenth birthday, she must decide whether to leave home to find a new village. She knows she has to use 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.
Soar into this modern Japanese classic about a young witch and her very clever cat with this new translation which will delight fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli movie as well as new readers.
This magical translation, by Emily Balistrieri, of Eiko Kadono's classic tale Kiki's Delivery Service will enchant fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli film (now on Netflix) and new readers alike.
Series: A Puffin Book
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Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono is praised as a charming and beautifully written story that offers a magical and joyous reading experience. The book features stunning illustrations and is likened to Studio Ghibli films, making it ideal for fans of that genre. It is a touching coming-of-age story that explores themes of change and the emotional challenges of growing up.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241449493
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Translated by Emily Balistrieri
- Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 169g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Eiko Kadono was born in Tokyo in 1935 and after living in Brazil returned to the ancient Japanese city of Kamakura. Eiko is one of Japan's most prolific and well-known children's authors. She has written and translated over two hundred books and won many awards including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing in 2018. Her most famous work is Kiki's Delivery Service which was published in 1985 and made into a hugely popular anime film.
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