The Worst Witch to the Rescue - The Worst Witch

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Worst Witch to the Rescue is a classic Worst Witch story by Jill Murphy

The Worst Witch to the Rescue is a fantastic, brand new Worst Witch adventure from Jill Murphy, the much-loved Worst Witch series told the original story of life at a magical boarding school, perfect for 5-9 readers. Loveable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches . . .

'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 and The Worst Witch Saves the Day are also available from Puffin and are perfect for children aged 5-9.

Book information

ISBN: 9780141321523
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Puffin
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 171
Weight: 184g
Height: 195mm
Width: 128mm
Spine width: 15mm