the Southwark Playhouse in the UK from December 8, 2016 to January 8, 2017. It was adapted by Jessica Sian and directed by Katie Hewitt. In 2017, another musical version was produced, written and directed by Koki Kishimoto. It was revived in 2018 and 2021. Awards and nominations 23rd Noma Award for Juvenile Literature 34th Shogakukan Award for Children's Literature Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018 Holds a place on the IBBY Honour List for 1986 References External links 1985 novels Japanese fantasy novels Children's fantasy novels Witchcraft in written fiction Japanese novels adapted into films Japanese children's novels 1985 children's books