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engjpn Eiko Kadono ; translated by Emily Balistrieri ; illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton.

viii, 194 pages :

illustrations.
On cover: The classic that inspired the beloved animated film.
Summary: Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she's eager to follow a witch's tradition: find 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 and finding success in trickier than expected. With her faithful, wisecracking 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.
Translated from the Japanese.
engjpn Eiko Kadono ; illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton.

vii, 194 pages :

illustrations.

Summary: Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she's eager to follow a witch's tradition: find 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 and finding success in trickier than expected. With her faithful, wisecracking 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.
Translated from the Japanese.