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Murphy, Jill

Murphy, Jill

Author Biography & Works

Jill Frances Murphy was a British author and illustrator of children's books. First published by Allison & Busby in 1974, she was best known for the Worst Witch novels and Large Family picture books, with sales amounting to several millions. Murphy's books were adapted for stage and television. She was called "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land".

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Books by Murphy, Jill

The Worst Witch

The Worst Witch

(The Worst Witch) Start here

With the roaring success of Harry Potter, it’s easy to forget more classic novels that fit the bill. The Worst Witch has been part of children’s upbringings for generations, spurring...

The Worst Witch Strikes Again

The Worst Witch Strikes Again

(The Worst Witch)

Catch up on Mildred Hubble’s magical adventures at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring energetic new covers. Mildred is back in trouble thanks to the new...

A Bad Spell For The Worst Witch

A Bad Spell For The Worst Witch

(The Worst Witch)

Catch up on Mildred Hubble’s magical adventures at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring energetic new covers. Mildred gets off to a good start in her...

The Worst Witch All At Sea

The Worst Witch All At Sea

(The Worst Witch)

The Worst Witch All At Sea is the fourth of Jill Murphy's classic, much-loved The Worst Witch series, the original story of life at a magical boarding school, perfect for...

The Worst Witch Saves The Day

The Worst Witch Saves The Day

(The Worst Witch)

Catch up on Mildred Hubble’s magical adventures at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring energetic covers. Mildred Hubble is determined that her third year at Miss...

The Worst Witch And The Wishing Star

The Worst Witch And The Wishing Star

(The Worst Witch)

Mildred, notoriously the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, makes a wish on a shooting star--and to her great surprise it comes true. But it also spells trouble....

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