num_pages: 193
description:  Nostalgic fans of the Miyazaki film and newcomers alike--soar into the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all! 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.
language: English
title: Kiki's Delivery Service
publisher: Delacorte Press