{"title":"The Worst Witch","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"worst-witch-8-books-collection-set-jill-murphy-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"The Worst Witch Complete Adventures 8 Books Collection Set by Jill Murphy - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Worst Witch\u003cbr\u003eThe Worst Witch Strikes Again\u003cbr\u003eA Bad Spell for the Worst Witch\u003cbr\u003eThe Worst Witch All at Sea\u003cbr\u003eThe Worst Witch Saves the Day\u003cbr\u003eThe Worst Witch to the Rescue\u003cbr\u003eThe Worst Witch and the Wishing Star\u003cbr\u003eFirst Prize for the Worst Witch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 7-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep inside Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches with this complete eight-book paperback collection following clumsy, warm-hearted trainee witch Mildred Hubble through four hilarious years of spell mishaps, broomstick disasters and growing confidence. Written and illustrated by beloved British author Jill Murphy, this bestselling series has charmed generations of young readers since 1974 and remains a favourite for bedtime stories, classroom reading corners, and first chapter book collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross all eight adventures, Mildred Hubble stumbles from a nervous first year through to her fourth and final year at Miss Cackle's Academy. In The Worst Witch, Mildred can't ride a broomstick straight and keeps muddling her spells. The Worst Witch Strikes Again brings mischievous new pupil Enid Nightshade, while A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch sees Mildred determined to shake off her clumsy reputation. The Worst Witch All at Sea takes the class on a seaside trip Mildred can hardly bear without her cat Tabby, and The Worst Witch Saves the Day introduces a mysterious new form teacher. In The Worst Witch to the Rescue, loyal friendship saves the day when spells go wrong, and The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star finds senior pupil Mildred entrusted with lighting the school's lanterns. First Prize for the Worst Witch follows Mildred into her fourth year as new challenges arise. Together these stories form a satisfying journey from nervous pupil to confident young witch, full of humour and the message that mistakes are part of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll eight paperback titles in Jill Murphy's classic Worst Witch series, complete in one collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows Mildred Hubble across four full years at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for independent readers aged 7-9 moving into longer chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle humour and themes of friendship, resilience and self-belief throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bestselling series with more than five million copies sold worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift set for birthdays, Christmas, or building a home reading library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJill Murphy (1949-2021) was a British author and illustrator who began writing The Worst Witch as a teenager, drawing on her own boarding school memories at the Ursuline Convent in Wimbledon. First published in 1974, the series sold more than five million copies worldwide, inspiring television adaptations, a West End stage show and generations of devoted readers. Jill also wrote and illustrated several award-winning picture books for younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete, ready-to-read set taking young fans from Mildred's first disastrous spell to her hard-won fourth-year triumphs — brilliant value and storytelling with a genuinely lovable heroine in one tidy paperback bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Books will be dispatched as per the UK ISBN and UK edition covers shown in this listing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jill Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807445913837,"sku":"PLD7410","price":12.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/worst-witch-8-books-collection-set-jill-murphy-paperback.jpg?v=1784224747"},{"product_id":"worst-witch-first-prize-jill-murphy-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"The Worst Witch: First Prize for the Worst Witch by Jill Murphy - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780141355160\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Puffin (Penguin Random House Children's UK)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 7-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst Prize for the Worst Witch is the eighth and final book in Jill Murphy's Worst Witch series, following accident-prone trainee Mildred Hubble back to Miss Cackle's Academy for a fresh term of magical mishaps. Perfect for readers aged 7-9, this funny paperback brings Mildred's schooldays to a close as she secretly sets her sights on the academy's highest honour, with gentle humour and true friendship throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSummer term has started at Miss Cackle's Academy, and somehow disaster-prone Mildred has made it to Year Four without being expelled. Though everyone still thinks of her as the Worst Witch, Mildred has a secret ambition: to be chosen as Head Girl. Determined to prove she's more than her reputation, she tries her best to stay out of trouble, but staying trouble-free has never been her strong suit. When her rival Ethel Hallow discovers a secret about Mildred's beloved stray dog, Star, things threaten to spiral into chaos just as her chances of winning look brightest. Jill Murphy's storytelling combines light comedy with real warmth, weaving in classroom rivalries, loyal friendships, and the ups and downs of school life at a magical boarding school. As the final instalment, it brings Mildred's journey to a heartfelt close, rewarding fans who have followed her progress from a clumsy first-year to a witch capable of real growth. New readers don't need the earlier books to enjoy this story, as it delivers the emotional payoff of the wider series while standing well on its own. Themes of perseverance and self-belief run throughout, wrapped in magic and mischief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe final book in the classic Worst Witch series, bringing Mildred Hubble's story to a satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages confidence, resilience and honesty through Mildred's relatable struggles and triumphs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for independent readers aged 7-9 making the leap into longer chapter books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten and illustrated by Jill Murphy, combining charming artwork with witty, accessible storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be read as a standalone story or as part of the full eight-book series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely gift for young fans of school stories, magic and mischief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJill Murphy (1949-2021) was a beloved British author and illustrator who began writing stories from a young age. She created the first Worst Witch book in 1974, launching a series that has enchanted generations of readers with Mildred Hubble's adventures at Miss Cackle's Academy. Murphy studied at Chelsea, Croydon and Camberwell Schools of Art, and her recognisable illustrations became as celebrated as her storytelling. Her books have been translated into many languages and adapted for television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA heartfelt, funny send-off for Mildred Hubble, blending magical mishaps with genuine warmth. 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