Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono

Kiki's Delivery Service

魔女の宅急便 / Kiki's Delivery Service #1

Eiko Kadono with Emily Balistrieri (Translator), Joe Todd-Stanton (Illustrator)

208 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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This classic, magical story translated by Emily Balistrieri, will enchant new readers and fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli animation (now on Netflix). Kiki is a trainee witch. On her thirteenth birthday she must follow tradition and leave home...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,584 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 94%
adventurous 66%
relaxing 44%
hopeful 42%
funny 37%
inspiring 28%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.08

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