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Cover of My neighbor Totoro

My neighbor Totoro

Tsugiko Kubo (2013)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages244 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age5
Goodreads4.41/5 (5099)

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Chronic Illness

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Synopsis

"Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. While their father is working, the girls explore their sprawling old house and the forest and fields that surround it. Soon, Satsuki and Mei discover Totoro, a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees and the clouds--and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another"--

Tags

Magical RealismSlice of LifeStudio Ghibli Adaptation