Mildred Hubble is the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches - she's always getting her spells wrong. But she manages to get by until she turns Ethel, the teacher's pet, into her deadly enemy . . .
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Jill Murphy started putting books together (literally with a stapler), when she was six. The Worst Witch was first published in 1974 and this much-loved classic has been enjoyed by readers for more than 30 years. Jill Murphy also written and illustrated several award-winning picture books for younger children.
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MISS CACKLE'S Academy for Witches stood at the top of a high mountain surrounded by a pine forest. Read the first page
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this book in about 1981 and I've loved it ever since. Forget the terrible tv series which had very little to do with the actual work, this book is a great read - FULL of spooky, misty, atmosphere and marvellous characters like the terrifying Miss Hardbroom... Well worth reading, especially for any child who missed the tv series...(btw, the best adaptation was the 1980s film with Fairuza Baulk, a fab Halloween film :0)
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having never read this series as a child, I was recommened it for my childern. I really enjoyed Mildred Hubbles poor displays of witchcraft and how she won through after several disasters. You could see it as a forerunner of Harry Potter. A wonderful book fof a young reader as the story progresses quickly and is easy to follow. I will read another.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By F. Burley
Format:Paperback
The Worst Witch is writen by Jill Murphy she is not that famous it is my favourite Worst Witch book.
A girl called Mildred can't walk from one end off the coridor to the other with out getting told of.She lives in Miss Cacles Acadamy,she has a best freind called Maud and she can't even ride a broomstick because her cat Tabby can't stay on her broomstick.
I liked the bit when Mildred turned the group of witches into snails because first she got the spell wrong and she turned them into dogs.
I recomend this book to children between year 2 and year 4.I would give this book 10 out of 10 because I love this book very much.
A girl called Mildred can't walk from one end off the coridor to the other with out getting told of.She lives in Miss Cacles Acadamy,she has a best freind called Maud and she can't even ride a broomstick because her cat Tabby can't stay on her broomstick.
I liked the bit when Mildred turned the group of witches into snails because first she got the spell wrong and she turned them into dogs.
I recomend this book to children between year 2 and year 4.I would give this book 10 out of 10 because I love this book very much.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
'The Worst Witch' series was a favourite of mine as a child - a sort of proto-Harry Potter for kids in the early 80's, albeit aimed at a slightly younger age group. As a fan of the Potter books, I was curious to know whether the HP phenomenon had led to a resurgence of interest in the adventures of Mildred and co. I was so certain that the books would be out of print by now, so to rediscover them all over again was a joy. After re-reading the Worst Witch, I was pleased to see that it has stood the test of time. Recommended for younger readers of the Harry Potter series and children of all ages (including 30-somethings!)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jill Murphy wrote this book at the age of 18 and five publishers (adults of course) rejected it saying it was boring. So, she put it away for six whole years! Now children love it and it is very popular, so, she was right and they were wrong! This is now called a modern classic and I love her books about the worst witch - Mildred Hubble! Jill Murphy did not only write it but she illustrated it as well! She started making books, writing stories and doing drawings to match, at the age of six, (she did actually staple it)! Here is a bit about the story: Mildred Hubble is a new pupil at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches and she was not getting on very well - especially because she had Ethel, the teacher's pet, miss perfect and little miss goody-two-shoes as her worst enemy. Will the help of her best friend, Maud, and her tabby cat, not a sleek black cat like all the rest but a meek little tabby kitten, lend a hand to her so she can do better at school? I would rate this book 9.5/ 10 and would recommend it to anyone in the mood for some magic and humour!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Maca
Format:Audio CD
A delightful reading of Jill Murphy's ' The Worst Witch' by Miriam Margoyles. Has been greatly enjoyed by grandsons and grand-daughters alike, having appeal for those aged from 6 to 10 years. Highly recommended.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I thought this book was very funny. Mildred Hubble gets everything wrong and she threatens to turn her enemy in to a frog. But like all her other spells, she gets it wrong - with funny results! I am 7 years old and am looking forward to reading the next book about the worst witch.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Tara Smith
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is about a girl called Mildred Hubble who goes to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. Mildred is a witch who always gets told off because she breaks the rules although she doesn't mean to. Her best friend is called Maud. Maud is tubby, wears round glasses and she wears her hair in bunches. Miss Hardbroom is Mildred's teacher. She is very thin and strict and likes a girl called Ethel because she gets everything right. The funny thing is that Mildred's cat Tabby is as mischievous as she is.
My favourite character is Mildred herself because she does funny things and she has a nice personality.
I really like the parts where she casts spells on people because they don't work properly and that makes me laugh.
It is my favourite book and I would really recommend it.
My favourite character is Mildred herself because she does funny things and she has a nice personality.
I really like the parts where she casts spells on people because they don't work properly and that makes me laugh.
It is my favourite book and I would really recommend it.
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Mildred the best because in the end she was the big hero. I thought it was funny when the hole class laughed in the test.
Mildred the best because in the end she was the big hero. I thought it was funny when the hole class laughed in the test.
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First of all, this is one of the books I read as a child which has really stuck in my mind over the years. Read more
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My seven year old granddaughter thought it was good I cannot add much to that as it is not easy to get comments from a seven year old
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This is a great book I really like it some bits it is a bit boring but most of it is really good I would definitely recommend this book I love this book it is a really great book... Read more
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