Rei Sakuma

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Along with her black cat Jiji, Kiki settles in a seaside town and starts a high-flying delivery service. Here begins her magical encounter with independence and responsibility, making lifelong friends and finding her place in the world. A young witch named Kiki is now 13 years old. She is still a little green and plenty headstrong, but also resourceful, imaginative, and determined. With her trusty cat named Jiji by her side, she's ready to take on the world, or at least the quaintly European seaside village she's chosen as her new home. —Anthony Pereyra (hypersonic91@yahoo.com) More than anything, sweet 13-year-old novice witch Kiki wants to leave the nest to find independence and her place in the world. But fresh starts are always challenging. However, even though her broom-flying skills still need honing, Kiki has faith in herself and her abilities; no matter what, the girl is determined to reach her full potential. As a result, Kiki zooms off in her mother's broomstick to the picturesque port city of Koriko, accompanied by Jiji, her bright-eyed feline confidante. Now, the sky is the limit. As the bubbly newcomer learns how to handle responsibility, will Kiki get the chance to spread her wings and make her dream come true? —Nick Riganas Kiki, a teenage witch-in-training, has reached the age of 13. According to tradition, all witches of that age must leave home for one year, so that they can learn how to live on their own. Kiki, along with her cat Jiji, flies away to live in the seaside town of Koriko. Kiki must learn how to deal with her new life. —Mike Konczewski