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), Yuta Onoda (Illustrator)

193 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Nostalgic fans of the Hayao Miyazaki film and newcomers alike--soar into the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all!Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she's eage...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,795 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 94%
adventurous 66%
relaxing 44%
hopeful 41%
funny 36%
inspiring 28%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%

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: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.08

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