The Worst Witch Saves the Day

Series: The Worst Witch
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The Worst Witch Saves the Day by Jill Murphy follows the adventures of Mildred Hubble, a student at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. This instalment sees Mildred trying to navigate another school year filled with magical mishaps and troublesome situations. When faced with a new challenge, she uses her unique blend of bravery and clumsiness to find a way to save the day, all while learning valuable lessons about friendship and perseverance.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fond of whimsical tales about young witches navigating the challenges of magical school life. With an engaging storyline, vivid characters, and plenty of humour, this children's book offers an enchanting read for those who love stories filled with friendship, mishaps, and spellbinding adventures.

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The Worst Witch Saves the Day

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Sparkling new branding for The Worst Witch - the original magical boarding school series.

This cat needs to pull himself together!

Something is up at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches—Mildred Hubble's new form teacher is really weird... Or is she?

Investigating isn't easy, especially when Mildred's potions go wrong, the class know-it-all insists on being 'helpful', and her beloved cat is having a meltdown...

The Worst Witch Saves the Day is the fifth adventure in Jill Murphy's hilarious Worst Witch series full of fun, magic, and mayhem.

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The Worst Witch Saves the Day by Jill Murphy is highly praised for its charming storytelling and delightful illustrations. Critics describe it as a wonderfully zany tale that captures the imagination, and Murphy is celebrated as a highly engaging writer and illustrator for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241607954

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 176

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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