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Jill Murphy

Jill Murphy

Jill Murphy's books sell in their hundreds of thousands. Perhaps best known for her classic Worst Witch stories, which she started writing when she was fifteen, she is also a hugely successful picture book author and illustrator. Peace At Last was her first picture book and was commended in the 1980 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. She went on to win the Smarties Prize for The Last Noo-Noo. Jill lives in Cornwall with her son.

Books

  • Dear Hound

    Dear Hound

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 8+
    Reading age: 8+

    Talking animals, gentle humour, suspense and charming illustrations in this tear-jerking chapter book.

  • First Prize for the Worst Witch

    First Prize for the Worst Witch

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 7-11
    Reading age: 9+

    With its gentle humour, engaging characters and simple yet satisfying plot, this is the final instalment in the hugely successful Worst Witch series and brings the story of Mildred Hubble’s schooldays to an end.

  • Just One of Those Days book cover

    Just One of Those Days

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Macmillan
    Interest age: 2-5

    Everyone in the Bear household is having a difficult day - even Baby Bear! Luckily, it's nothing a pair of cosy pyjamas and pizza for tea can't solve.

  • Mr Large In Charge

    Mr Large In Charge

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 5+

    Mr Large confidently announces he will be in charge for the day and sets about organising the house and children.

  • Peace At Last

    Peace At Last

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Pan Macmillan
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 6+

    The hour is late and Mr Bear is tired. But he just can't sleep - however hard he tries, all he can hear are the noises in the house.

  • The Worst Witch

    The Worst Witch

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 6+
    Reading age: 7+

    Long before Harry Potter first went to Hogwarts, trainee witch Mildred Hubble embarked on life at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches...

  • The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

    The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Puffin Books
    Interest age: 6+
    Reading age: 7+

    Lovable but disaster-prone trainee witch Mildred Hubble returns in this delightful story from much-loved author and illustrator Jill Murphy.

  • The Worst Witch Saves The Day

    The Worst Witch Saves The Day

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Penguin
    Interest age: 6+
    Reading age: 7+

    Mildred Hubble returns for her third year at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, with her faithful (if not exactly broomstick friendly) cat Tabby at her side.

  • The Worst Witch to the Rescue

    The Worst Witch to the Rescue

    Author: Jill Murphy
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 7+
    Reading age: 6+

    Mildred Hubble is actually looking forward to the new term at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches. Her holiday proect can’t fail to impress Miss Hardbroom, her form teacher...

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