My Neighbor Totoro: The Novel

(Hardback)

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One of Studio Ghiblis most beloved classics, Totoro celebrates its 25th anniversary!

The beloved animation classic by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, MyNeighbor Totoro, is now a novel. This edition features original illustrations by Miyazaki himself, accompanying a story by veteran childrens author Tsugiko Kubo.

Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. Soon, in the woods behind their spooky old house, Satsuki and Mei discover a forest spirit named Totoro. When Mei goes missing, its up to Satsuki to find her sister, and shell need help from some new, and magical, friends.

Author Bio

Hayao Miyazaki is the prominent director of many popular animated feature films. He is also the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, the award-winning Japanese animation studio and production company behind worldwide hits such as PRINCESS MONONOKE, HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE and SPIRITED AWAY.