Written by: Eiko Kadono (translated by Emily Balistrieri, illustrated by Yuta Onoda)
First line: Once, there was a little town sandwiched between a deep forest and a gentle grassy hills.
Why you should read this book: The inspiration for the fabulous Miyazaki film, this book presents a more complete picture of the little witch who must set out to support herself in a new town with only one magical power: to fly on a broom. With patience and good will and creativity, Kiki begins to win over a population of people who are suspicious of witches and unsure why they should welcome one into their town, until eventually she finds herself a popular local celebrity with lots of friends who is known for being able to solve any problem. A sweet, delightful story about independence, growing up, and love.
Why you shouldn't read this book: You can't imagine anything good about having a witch around.
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