Eiko Kadono, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton

Author

Eiko Kadono is a Japanese author who is beloved for creating Kiki's Delivery Service, the enchanting story of a young witch who sets out on her own at the age of thirteen to establish herself in a new town using her ability to fly. The novel, first published in 1985, became internationally famous when Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki... adapted it into a celebrated animated film in 1989. This edition, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton, introduces Kadono's charming story to a new generation of English-speaking readers with fresh and beautiful artwork. Kadono has written extensively for children and young adults in Japan, earning numerous literary awards including the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018 for her lasting contribution to children's literature. Her writing is characterised by its warmth, gentle humour and the way she captures the excitement and uncertainty of growing up. Her audiobooks and books bring Japanese children's literature to a global audience. Read more Show less