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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I've enjoyed reading the source material for some of my favorite movies. This was no exception.
Kiki’s Delivery Service was published in 1985 by Eiko Kadono. It inspired the Studio Ghibli film of the same name, which has won over audiences from all over the world. I recently watched the movie, and while I loved it, it felt very “fragmented” to me, which is why I wanted to pick up the book.
Kiki is a 13 year old witch living in Japan who has reached her “coming-of-age” day. She must set out during a full moon, find a new city to live in, and make it a full year before she can come back and visit her family. Along with her talking cat, Jiji, she finds a seaside town to settle in and begins her attempt to make it in life as a young witch.
Kiki’s Delivery Service is suitable for young readers, centenarians and everyone in between! I had a blast following Kiki and Jiji as they navigated their new town, neighbors, and geography. Kiki herself is a firecracker - she doesn’t hold anything back, and you will love her more for it. This quick-moving book had me laughing out loud, and I appreciated the mature topics (leaving home, taking care of yourself, getting to know new people on your own) while keeping its whimsical theme.
If you’re in the mood for a light, airy read, grab Kiki’s Delivery Service off of your library shelf! It would also make a great gift for a young reader - and you can watch the movie together afterwards!
*note: This book has a lot of similarities to the movie, but many of the different “deliveries” have changed. Most of the characters are present, but some have changed.
Kiki is a 13 year old witch living in Japan who has reached her “coming-of-age” day. She must set out during a full moon, find a new city to live in, and make it a full year before she can come back and visit her family. Along with her talking cat, Jiji, she finds a seaside town to settle in and begins her attempt to make it in life as a young witch.
Kiki’s Delivery Service is suitable for young readers, centenarians and everyone in between! I had a blast following Kiki and Jiji as they navigated their new town, neighbors, and geography. Kiki herself is a firecracker - she doesn’t hold anything back, and you will love her more for it. This quick-moving book had me laughing out loud, and I appreciated the mature topics (leaving home, taking care of yourself, getting to know new people on your own) while keeping its whimsical theme.
If you’re in the mood for a light, airy read, grab Kiki’s Delivery Service off of your library shelf! It would also make a great gift for a young reader - and you can watch the movie together afterwards!
*note: This book has a lot of similarities to the movie, but many of the different “deliveries” have changed. Most of the characters are present, but some have changed.