Kiki and the Other Witch

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

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Join Kiki, the beloved young trainee witch, and her clever cat Jiji in an enchanting third novel following Kiki's Delivery Service and Kiki and the New Magic!

Kiki, now sixteen, is ready for another magical adventure as spring returns to Koriko for the fourth time since she made it her home.

But when twelve-year-old Keke bursts into her life with unexpected powers and a mischievous spirit, Kiki's world is thrown into chaos. This free-spirited girl challenges everything Kiki knows about herself and her identity as a witch. To navigate this whirlwind and emerge stronger, Kiki must embark on a journey of self-discovery, uncovering the true essence of her powers and what really matters in her life.

Kiki and the Other Witch is a spellbinding tale of magic, mystery, and the courage to find oneself. Perfect for fans of the cult classic Studio Ghibli film and anyone who loves a cozy fantasy adventure.

Available in English for the first time.

© Eiko Kadono 2027 (P) Penguin Audio 2027

About Eiko Kadono

Eiko Kadono was born in Tokyo in 1935 and after living in Brazil returned to the ancient Japanese city of Kamakura. Eiko is one of Japan's most prolific and well-known children's authors. She has written and translated over two hundred books and won many awards including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing in 2018. Her most famous work is Kiki's Delivery Service which was published in 1985 and made into a hugely popular anime film.

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About Joe Todd-Stanton (Illustrator)

Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton where he was taught to draw by his mum. He went on to get a first-class degree in illustration from the University of the West of England and is now an author and illustrator of picture books and graphic novels. His first picture book The Secret of Black Rock won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and The Comet won the Yoto Carnegies Shadowers’ Choice Award. Joe lives in London.

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