Kiki's Delivery Service

Published by Takween Publishing, "Kiki's Delivery Service" by Eiko Kadono is a cherished classic of Japanese children's literature. The novel follows thirteen-year-old Kiki, a young witch-in-training who must leave home for a year to live independently in a new town as part of her witch tradition. Settling in a seaside town with her talkative black cat Jiji, Kiki decides to start a flying delivery business using her broomstick. Through various colorful delivery jobs, new friendships, and overcoming self-doubt, Kiki learns valuable lessons about growing up, responsibility, and finding her own place in the world.

It is a heartwarming, timeless coming-of-age story that radiates optimism and charm, serving as the original inspiration for the world-renowned Studio Ghibli animated masterpiece.

Fans of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, lovers of Japanese YA and middle-grade fiction, fantasy enthusiasts, and readers looking for a cozy, comforting story about growing up.