alindstadtcorbeax
Written on Oct 20, 2020
LOVED THIS A perfect book for all ages.
Cannot even compare to the Miyazaki film, but it is still great!
i ADORE Jiji! Best character in the book ;-).
This classic, magical story translated by Emily Balistrieri, will enchant new readers and fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli animation (now on Netflix).
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.
'A charming and beautifully written story' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang
'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon
- ISBN10 0241449480
- ISBN13 9780241449486
- Publish Date 20 August 2020 (first published 1 February 2003)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 January 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint Puffin
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Language English
Reviews
LOVED THIS A perfect book for all ages.
Cannot even compare to the Miyazaki film, but it is still great!
i ADORE Jiji! Best character in the book ;-).
annieb123
Written on Jul 18, 2020
Kiki's Delivery Service is the first book in the series by Eiko Kadono which inspired the classic animated movie from Studio Ghibli. Originally published in 1985, this English translation from Random House Children's was published 7th July 2020. It's 208 pages and available in hardcover and ebook format. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is such a heartwarming and well written book. It has a nostalgic vibe for me as well because, although I was older than the target audience at the time, I remember the Ghibli animated movie very fondly. It's really lovely to see it being brought out for a new generation of readers. The translation work is seamless; it reads very well and the scansion is well rendered and never feels choppy or confusing.
The art is appealing and enhances the story very well. I loved the chapter heading art and section illustrations. They're different from, but reminiscent of, the 1989 Miyazaki film.
Everything about this translation and reformat/re-release is high quality. I recommend it unreservedly. I hope a whole new generation of fans discover this gem. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.