Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie Kingsley
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Cozy witch sequel charms with wit and wisdom.
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What's the Story?
KIKI AND THE NEW MAGIC picks up a year after young witch Kiki has settled into Koriko and made her flying delivery service a local success. Now 14, Kiki is more confident, more famous, and more aware that being useful to others can be complicated. Customers bring unusual requests, her broom gets damaged, and her closest friendships with Jiji and Tombo are tested as she tries to keep up with expectations. When a mistake shakes her confidence, Kiki has to decide whether her magical flying is enough or if growing up means discovering a different kind of power.
Is It Any Good?
This gentle sequel blends breezy, episodic charm with a thoughtful layer about self-awareness, growing up in the wider world, and what happens after a kid succeeds. Kiki and the New Magic understands that confidence can wobble even with the most independent kids, and Kiki's worries about usefulness, friendship, and change are relatable without feeling heavy. The story's small errands sometimes wander, but that loose structure also bring quirky customers, funny Jiji comments, bakery-home coziness, and ordinary problems that are made magical. Kiki's gradual growth is an affectionate, comforting middle-grade read about bravery, self-discovery, and finding magic in everyday responsibility.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
In Kiki and the New Magic, how do you think Kiki handles the pressure of being known as a successful young witch? How does being recognized impact the way we navigate situations?
How do you feel about asking for help when a situation seems too hard to handle on your own? Is it easy or does it take courage?
How do Kiki's friendships help her understand herself. What has helped you?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Yuta Onoda
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Adventures , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Curiosity
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Delacorte Press
- Publication date : August 25, 2026
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 288
- Available on : Paperback, Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : August 25, 2026
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