--- product_id: 61924073 title: "When Marnie Was There: The Studio Ghibli Inspired Children's Ghost Story of Mystery and Love" price: "€ 3.41" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/61924073-when-marnie-was-there-the-studio-ghibli-inspired-childrens-ghost store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # When Marnie Was There: The Studio Ghibli Inspired Children's Ghost Story of Mystery and Love **Price:** € 3.41 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When Marnie Was There: The Studio Ghibli Inspired Children's Ghost Story of Mystery and Love - **How much does it cost?** € 3.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/61924073-when-marnie-was-there-the-studio-ghibli-inspired-childrens-ghost) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A major motion picture adaptation by Studio Ghibli, creators of SPIRITED AWAY and ARRIETTY. Anna hasn’t a friend in the world – until she meets Marnie among the sand dunes. But Marnie isn’t all she seems… Sent away from her foster home one long, hot summer to a sleepy Norfolk village by the sea, Anna dreams her days away among the sandhills and marshes. She never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, someone who doesn’t judge Anna for being ordinary and not-even-trying. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than Marnie vanishes… Review: My favourite book. - The level of connection I felt to the Ghibli adaptation of this book was on another level. And of course, after that, I decided to give the source a go. Suffice to say, this book is the only literary media that has ever managed to make me cry. With only words and my own feelings, at the end of this story, I found myself shedding tears of... what? Happiness? Satisfaction? It's hard to explain. I feel connected to Anna in a way I suspect a lot of people who didn't enjoy the story couldn't. Sure, I may not have her exact series of problems, but I can understood the core of her character, that of being 'On the outside'. It's always increidble to me how with such a small, simple story this book managed to carve its way into my heart with a beautiful small town, a marsh and two girls (with, arguably, some romantic subtext that may or may not take a kind of strange and weird twist when you get to the end). Anna's and Marnie's interactions are ever so enjoyable, and I was surprised with how much tact and accuracy this book handled its themes: Being an introvert, adopted, parent abandonment, abuse, among many other smaller things. What others may have seen as Anna being rude or plainly unlikable I saw as a completely logical response to a situation she found herself in. And maybe even more, I loved the answer the book gave to all of these problems. Some may not be simple, some may not really have an answer, but... Well, it's simply beautiful. Please, do yourself a favour and read it. It's short and easy to read. Perfect for kids, too! What are you waiting for? Review: Simply amazing - After seeing the Studio Ghibli film, which I loved so much, I knew I had to read this book. It does not disappoint! It’s haunting, beautiful, and amazing. Both the movie and the book did a great job capturing what it’s like to be lonely and sad, but fortunately, it has a happy ending! Overall this is a 10/10 If you haven’t read or seen When Marnie Was There yet, you’re missing out! The movie is an underrated masterpiece, and the book is an instant classic Thanks for reading! ## Features - Harper Collins Childrens Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,073,129 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #254 in Children's Books on Orphans & Foster Homes #2,821 in Children's Mystery, Detective, & Spy #2,880 in Children's Self-Esteem Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,219 Reviews | ## Images ![When Marnie Was There: The Studio Ghibli Inspired Children's Ghost Story of Mystery and Love - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NuaGeXpUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favourite book. *by B***O on August 20, 2019* The level of connection I felt to the Ghibli adaptation of this book was on another level. And of course, after that, I decided to give the source a go. Suffice to say, this book is the only literary media that has ever managed to make me cry. With only words and my own feelings, at the end of this story, I found myself shedding tears of... what? Happiness? Satisfaction? It's hard to explain. I feel connected to Anna in a way I suspect a lot of people who didn't enjoy the story couldn't. Sure, I may not have her exact series of problems, but I can understood the core of her character, that of being 'On the outside'. It's always increidble to me how with such a small, simple story this book managed to carve its way into my heart with a beautiful small town, a marsh and two girls (with, arguably, some romantic subtext that may or may not take a kind of strange and weird twist when you get to the end). Anna's and Marnie's interactions are ever so enjoyable, and I was surprised with how much tact and accuracy this book handled its themes: Being an introvert, adopted, parent abandonment, abuse, among many other smaller things. What others may have seen as Anna being rude or plainly unlikable I saw as a completely logical response to a situation she found herself in. And maybe even more, I loved the answer the book gave to all of these problems. Some may not be simple, some may not really have an answer, but... Well, it's simply beautiful. Please, do yourself a favour and read it. It's short and easy to read. Perfect for kids, too! What are you waiting for? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply amazing *by Y***S on May 1, 2021* After seeing the Studio Ghibli film, which I loved so much, I knew I had to read this book. It does not disappoint! It’s haunting, beautiful, and amazing. Both the movie and the book did a great job capturing what it’s like to be lonely and sad, but fortunately, it has a happy ending! Overall this is a 10/10 If you haven’t read or seen When Marnie Was There yet, you’re missing out! The movie is an underrated masterpiece, and the book is an instant classic Thanks for reading! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! *by S***R on July 10, 2016* Great book! I watched the Studio Ghibli film several weeks ago and couldn't get the characters out of my head so I downloaded the book for my Kindle. I'm so glad I did! A lot of stuff in the book made more sense to me than in the movie (which is certainly to be expected). I think a lot of people can really relate to the character Anna. She feels like everyone else "in the circle" and she's alone on the outside. She figures there is something inherently different about her that makes her unable to make friends, and convinces herself she would rather not have them anyway. The blossoming friendship between Anna and Marnie is such a perfect representation of the relationship between little girls, and I adored watching Anna become comfortable with herself as a person and start to reach out to other people. If you've liked the Studio Ghibli movie, read this book. If you liked this book, go ahead and check out the Ghibli movie because they stayed true to the essence of the story. ## Frequently Bought Together - When Marnie Was There - Puffin Kiki's Delivery Service --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/61924073-when-marnie-was-there-the-studio-ghibli-inspired-childrens-ghost](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/61924073-when-marnie-was-there-the-studio-ghibli-inspired-childrens-ghost) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-09-06*