Rumi Sato Books

Read the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all! Nostalgic fans of the Hiyao Miyazaki film, Kiki's Delivery Service and newcomers alike will love this exciting new translation of the beloved fantasy story. "A gentle story of magic-tinged independence."—The Wall Street Journal Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she's eager to follow a witch's tradition: choose a new town to call home for one year. Brimming with confidence, Kiki flies to the seaside village of Koriko and expects that her powers will easily bring happiness to the townspeople. But gaining the trust of the locals is trickier than she expected. With her faithful, wise-cracking black cat, Jiji, by her side, Kiki forges new friendships and builds her inner strength, ultimately realizing that magic can be found in even the most ordinary places. Blending fantasy with the charm of everyday life, this enchanting new translation will inspire both new readers and dedicated fans.

Cuando Chiaki se entera de que su antigua casera acaba de fallecer, decide asistir al funeral. Y esa última visita a la anciana le devuelve a su infancia a través de unos recuerdos en los que se entrelazan la muerte de su padre, los viajes sin rumbo de su madre, una casa protegida por un enorme álamo, un niño que sabe escuchar, una joven que arroja comida a los gatos desde las ventanas... Y sí, la casera: esa mujer huraña con cientos de cartas en un cajón y el deber de llevárselas a los muertos en cuanto fallezca. La Casa del Álamo es una sorprendente novela que reconcilia el dolor de la pérdida con la esperanza de lo venidero.