Books like The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1) by Jill Murphy
Mildred Hubble is a nervous newcomer to Miss Cackle's Academy, the magical school for young witches. Every spell she casts ends in mishap, and her attempts to master the broomstick always tumble. Yet her determination steers her toward the day she might finally prove herself as a proper witch.
The story follows Mildred’s everyday trials and small victories in a school setting where magic, friendship, and mischief blend in a light-hearted, youthful adventure.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jill Murphy
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