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The Worst Witch (Colour Gift Edition)

By Jill Murphy
Series: The Worst Witch
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The Worst Witch (Colour Gift Edition) by Jill Murphy follows Mildred Hubble, a well-meaning but accident-prone student at a school for witches. Mildred's escapades often lead to humorous mishaps as she struggles to fit in and master her magical skills. Despite her clumsy nature, she often finds herself in the middle of adventures that require creativity and courage to resolve.
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This delightful tale may appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with magic, mischief, and the adventures of a young, endearing witch-in-training. With vivid illustrations and heartwarming charm, it's perfect for children who love whimsical settings and relatable characters navigating a world of spells and potions.

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The Worst Witch (Colour Gift Edition)

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The very first adventure of The Worst Witch in full colour makes a gorgeous collectors' gift edition.

Mildred Hubble is a trainee at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick. And when she turns Ethel, the teacher's pet, into her worst enemy, chaos ensues...

Written and illustrated by Jill Murphy when she was 16, disaster-prone Mildred Hubble—the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy—has been casting her spell for over forty years, enchanting millions of young readers. For this special edition, Jill Murphy has reproduced her original illustrations in full colour and has written a special letter to her readers.

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The Worst Witch (Colour Gift Edition) by Jill Murphy is praised for its enchanting appeal to young readers, with millions captivated by its charm, according to the Sunday Express. Books for Keeps commends the book for its witty and original storytelling, making it a delightful choice for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141360614

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 112

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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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