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Marc Notes:
Studio Ghibli Library--Cover.;Printed manga-style in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format.;Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her little sister Mei move into a historic country house with their dad and experience the magic of the Soot Sprites, and the world of Totoro, a magical forest creature.
Biographical Note:
Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's most beloved animation directors. In 2005 he was awarded the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement, and his Studio Ghibli received the festival's Osella Award for overall achievement in 2004. Miyazaki's films include
Spirited Away, winner of the 2002 Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature Film, as well as
Castle in the Sky,
My Neighbor Totoro,
Kiki's Delivery Service,
Princess Mononoke,
Howl's Moving Castle, and
Ponyo, all of which have received great acclaim in the U.S. Miyazaki's other achievements include the highly regarded manga series
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and
Starting Point: 1979-1996, a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that chronicle his early career and the development of his theories of animation. Both are published in English by VIZ Media.
Publisher Marketing:
Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei are overjoyed about moving into a historic country house with their dad--but the girls don't realize what a delightful adventure awaits them there. While exploring their sprawling home and the beautiful rural area that surrounds it, Satsuki and Mei meet Granny, a sweet old woman, and her timid grandson Kanta. They also experience firsthand the magic of the Soot Sprites, mysterious creatures that live in the walls, and discover a huge camphor tree that just might be enchanted...
Review Citations:
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School Library Journal 05/01/2005 pg. 163 (EAN 9781591166474, Paperback)
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