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.
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Review:
Once the book was selected, I was very curious to see what the differences were compared to the movie. First of all, it’s worth noting which parts of the whole Kiki saga Hayao Miyazaki chose to adapt, since there are several volumes. But you can still recognize a few things, like: Osono’s pregnancy, the delivery of the cat-shaped plush toy, and how that story ends.
Although the differences are noticeable, it’s nice to see that the book still carries that sweet tone and the feeling of what it’s like to be a pre-teen. There are a couple of stories that I found fun and refreshing to read. As a fan of the movie, I enjoyed reading about Kiki going on new adventures.
Kiki is a girl who has just turned thirteen and must follow the witches’ tradition: choose a town and live there for a year.
At first, the townspeople aren’t too excited about having a witch in their town, but little by little she starts making friends and realizes people are much more than they seem.
I think the reason I really like both the movie and the book is because they explore the theme of self-acceptance and finding your place in the world. There are several scenes where Kiki feels worried about finding a place to live or getting customers for her business, but through her effort, she slowly carves out a space to achieve her goals.
Kiki’s Delivery Service is a book I plan to return to whenever I can, because of its youthful spirit and the reminder that you have to approach things with energy and heart in order to see results.
Have you seen the movie?
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