The Worst Witch to the Rescue
Published on 5. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-14-134964-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Worst Witch to the Rescue by Jill Murphy is a classic Worst Witch adventure starring lovable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble.
'It isn't actually a known spell. I sort of made it up myself.'
Mildred Hubble always tries her best, but her spells never seem to go right. She may be the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's the best friend you could ever have. Millions of readers love her and so will you . . .
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.
If you'd like to read more of Mildred's disastrous adventures at Miss Cackle's Academy:
The Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Strikes Again, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch All at Sea, The Worst Witch Saves the Day and The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star are also available from Puffin and are perfect for children aged 5-9.
'It isn't actually a known spell. I sort of made it up myself.'
Mildred Hubble always tries her best, but her spells never seem to go right. She may be the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's the best friend you could ever have. Millions of readers love her and so will you . . .
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.
If you'd like to read more of Mildred's disastrous adventures at Miss Cackle's Academy:
The Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Strikes Again, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch All at Sea, The Worst Witch Saves the Day and The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star are also available from Puffin and are perfect for children aged 5-9.
Reviews / Votes
These gentle, lavishly illustrated books are perfect for witches and wizards of 5+ * The Times * Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy's Worst Witch * Sunday Express * A lovely, sparky book * Observer * Hurray for Jill Murphy . . . little girls will love the antics of Mildred Hubble and her hopeless tabby cat * Independent * Mildred Hubble makes a welcome return * Guardian * Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy's Worst Witch * Sunday Express * Mildred Hubble makes a welcome return * Guardian *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Illustrations
Black and white illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-134964-0 (9780141349640)
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Other editions
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Person
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.