About the Book…
Join Kiki, the beloved young witch, and her clever cat Jiji in the enchanting sequel to the modern classic!
This new translation will reveal more to the story that inspired the Hiyao Miyazaki film, Kiki’s Delivery Service.
It has been a year since Kiki started her new life as an honest-to-goodness witch, and the – not quite so – little courier has become a real celebrity.
But fame comes with its own set of challenges. As Kiki faces increasingly perilous tasks, her friendships with Jiji and Tombo are put to the test. Doubts creep in, leading her to question her purpose.
Determined to overcome her fears, Kiki must summon all her courage and perhaps even explore a new kind of magic. Will she find the strength to navigate her evolving world?
Kiki and the New Magic is a captivating tale of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery. Perfect for fans of the Studio Ghibli film and anyone who loves a magical adventure.
Reading age: 8 – 12 years
About the Author
Eiko Kadono was born in Tokyo in 1935 and after living in Brazil returned to the ancient Japanese city of Kamakura. Eiko is one of Japan’s most prolific and well-known children’s authors. She has written and translated over two hundred books and won many awards including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing in 2018. Her most famous work is Kiki’s Delivery Service which was published in 1985 and made into a hugely popular anime film.
Joe Todd-Stanton (Illustrator)
Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton where he was taught to draw by his mum. He went on to get a first-class degree in illustration from the University of the West of England and is now an author and illustrator of picture books and graphic novels. His first picture book The Secret of Black Rock won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and The Comet won the Yoto Carnegies Shadowers’ Choice Award. Joe lives in London.
