Kiki's Delivery Service: Deluxe Edition: The Classic That Inspired the Beloved Animated Film - Hardcover

by Eiko Kadono (Author), Yuta Onoda (Illustrator), Emily Balistrieri (Translator)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Soar into the modern classic that inspired the Hayao Miyazaki film Kiki's Delivery Service! This deluxe edition features a gorgeous new hardcase design, sprayed edges, printed endpapers, and a lush color-washed jacket.

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.

Author Biography

Eiko Kadono has published nearly two hundred original works and received many accolades, including but not limited to the Hans Christian Andersen Award and a place on the IBBY Honor List for Kiki's Delivery Service. She lives in the Kanagawa prefecture of Japan.