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 ;-).
Read the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all! Nostalgic fans of the Hiyao 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.
- ISBN10 1984896695
- ISBN13 9781984896698
- Publish Date 8 June 2021 (first published 1 February 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Imprint Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
- Format Paperback (US Digest)
- Pages 208
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781984896698
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.