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Mildred Hubble has spent two tumultuous years learning spells at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but her clumsiness keeps her from achieving the perfection she seeks. In her third year, a spinning‑iron mishap creates chaos and lands her on the wrong side of a new, stern teacher. With the academy in disarray, Mildred must use her growing skill set to set things right, prove her worth, and ultimately save the day for her classmates and the school.
This humorous tale follows Mildred’s spirited attempts to mend the mischief she accidentally causes, illustrating the value of perseverance, friendship, and creative problem‑solving in a whimsical school of magic.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jill Murphy
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