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Kiki’s Delivery Service, written by Eiko Kadono and first published in Japan in 1985, tells the story of a bright‑spirited teenage witch who sets out to establish her own delivery service in the coastal village of Koriko. Guided by her clever cat Jiji, Kiki discovers that gaining the trust of her new neighbors and mastering her powers is harder than it seems. Through her adventures she learns the value of independence, friendship, and the quiet magic that can be found in ordinary life. The book sparked a successful Studio Ghibli film adaptation in 1989 and led to a series of six books, with the final volume released in 2009.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: 角野栄子
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