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by Jill Murphy (Author) "MISS CACKLE'S Academy for Witches stood at the top of a high mountain surrounded by a pine forest ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin Classics; New Ed edition (25 Nov 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141319623
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141319629
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.2 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,801 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic, 21 Sep 2002
By Claire Cottrill "Clairei" (Channel Islands, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Worst Witch (Young Puffin Story Books) (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)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The proto-Harry Potter?, 4 Jul 2004
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This review is from: The Worst Witch (Young Puffin Story Books) (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!)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The worst witch, 17 Sep 2003
By Fina Martinez (Bottesford, Leicestershire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Worst Witch (Young Puffin Story Books) (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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Fun
If not a classic, it's one in the making. I loved this book as much as my kids. The characters are charming, endearing and classically fun. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bethann Mills

5.0 out of 5 stars Good
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! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mehajabeen Farid

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Witches series
I read the first Worst Witch novel as a child and I found it a pure joy. I would thoroughly recommend these books to children as an interesting alternative and precursor to Harry... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Penelope

3.0 out of 5 stars good, a nice intro to the series
A nice intro to the series. Personally, though, this book is fairly disappointing, with enjoyable pictures but not enough text to the story. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2005 by Conor Byrne

2.0 out of 5 stars On Behalf of Becca
I am writing this reveiw on behalf of my best friends sister ,Becca. I,personly hate this book,having read it when i was 8. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2005 by Heidi Murray

4.0 out of 5 stars still as good as when I was a child
I really enjoyed the worst witch books when I was a child and I am amazed to find out now it was originally published three years before I was born. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2005 by A. K. Davis

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming!
A very good book about a trainee witch who is incapable of keeping out of trouble and very often the scapegoat, abit of a predictable outcome with the usual baddie and Mildreds... Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars The Worst Witch made me laugh a lot!
I thought this book was very funny. Mildred Hubble gets everything wrong and she threatens to turn her enemy in to a frog. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars I think it was really good.
I like Mildred because she is always funny and because she always gets into trouble. She is always getting her spells wrong.
Published on 11 May 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars The Worst Witch
The worst witch is a great book, I like mildered. I'd like to meet Mildread from the TV seriese.
Published on 19 Mar 2000

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