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The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star

By Jill Murphy
Series: The Worst Witch
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The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star tells the charming tale of Mildred Hubble, a young witch who often finds herself in trouble at Miss Cackle's Academy. In this book, Mildred faces new challenges when she makes a secret wish upon a star, bringing unexpected consequences and adventures. With her typical mix of clumsy mishaps and determination, Mildred navigates her way through magical antics and school life.
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You might enjoy this enchanting story if you love magical adventures filled with friendship and a touch of mischief. It follows a lovable young witch who wishes for her heart's desire, leading to unexpected and delightful consequences, perfect for fans of light-hearted, whimsical tales with a sprinkle of magic.

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The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star

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Sparkling new branding for The Worst Witch - the original much-loved boarding-school for witches.

Be careful what you wish for!

Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.

Mildred makes a wish on a shooting star and, to her great surprise, it comes true! Mildred's wish-come-true is a small dog, but how can she keep him a secret from her friends, and especially the formidable Miss Hardbroom?...

The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star is the seventh adventure in Jill Murphy's hilarious Worst Witch series, full of fun, magic, and mayhem.

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The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star is praised for its wonderful and zany storytelling, capturing the charm and humour that are hallmarks of Jill Murphy's writing. The author is celebrated as one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children, consistently delivering delightful and imaginative tales.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241607978

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jill Murphy Penguin Books Series: The Worst Witch Young Adult

About the Author

Jill Murphy (1949-2021) was born in London and grew up in Surrey. From a very early age she was drawing and writing stories, and was already putting books together (literally, with a stapler) by the time she was six. She went on to study at Chelsea, Croydon and Camberwell Schools of Art. Jill worked in a children's home for four years and as a nanny for a year, before becoming a freelance writer and illustrator. She wrote and iillustrated over 20 picture books, including the award-winning Large family of elephants, and 10 novels, including the highly successful Worst Witch series which have been also been adapted for television and stage. Jill passed away in Cornwall in August 2021, aged 72.

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