The Worst Witch 7 Books Collection Set by Jill Murphy - Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) - Paperback

Titles in This Set
A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch
The Worst Witch
Worst Witch All at Sea
Worst Witch Saves the Day
Worst Witch Strikes Again
Worst Witch to the Rescue
Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Enter the delightfully chaotic world of Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches with this seven-book paperback collection of The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. Follow endearingly clumsy Mildred Hubble as she muddles through spells, potions, and broomstick lessons, forever landing in trouble yet somehow saving the day when it matters most. First published when Murphy was just eighteen, the series has sold more than five million copies worldwide and remains a beloved cornerstone of children's fantasy fiction. Gathered here in one gift-ready set, all seven adventures offer young readers warmth, humor, and heart.

About the Books
Across these seven adventures, Jill Murphy builds a warm, funny, and endlessly imaginative world at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, where trainee witch Mildred Hubble is forever getting things magnificently wrong. Whether she is accidentally turning a classmate into a pig, crash-landing her broomstick, or brewing a potion that goes spectacularly awry, Mildred's mishaps are matched only by her big heart and determination to do better. Alongside best friend Maud, sharp-tongued rival Ethel Hallow, and the memorably strict Miss Hardbroom, Mildred stumbles from one scrape to the next, learning lessons about courage, loyalty, and self-belief along the way. The stories move beyond the classroom too, taking Mildred to the seaside, into rescue missions, and through storms both magical and literal, broadening the world while keeping the comfortingly familiar cast at its center. Murphy's simple, expressive black-and-white illustrations appear throughout, adding charm and humor to every mishap and giving young readers plenty of visual cues to follow along as the story unfolds. Written in accessible, fast-paced prose, the books are ideal for children transitioning from early readers to longer chapter books, offering short chapters and a reassuring rhythm of trouble followed by triumph. Fans of school stories, gentle fantasy, and lovable underdog heroines will find plenty to enjoy in Mildred's world. Underneath the comedy is a gentle, enduring message: that being the worst at something doesn't mean you can't eventually become your very best, wonderfully imperfect self.

Key Benefits

• Complete seven-book paperback set of the beloved Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy
• Follows lovable, disaster-prone Mildred Hubble through magical mishaps and heartfelt growth
• Sold more than five million copies worldwide — a trusted, much-loved children's classic
• Short chapters and accessible prose make it ideal for confident early readers ages 7-9
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or building a classroom library
• Charming illustrations throughout add humor and visual storytelling for young fans

Book-by-Book Guide
A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch — Mildred returns for a new term at Miss Cackle's Academy, where a fresh crop of first-years and a string of magical mix-ups keep her on her toes.
The Worst Witch — The original tale introduces Mildred Hubble as she stumbles through her first year at witch school, forever in trouble but never short of heart.
Worst Witch All at Sea — A seaside school trip turns eventful when magic, mischief, and Mildred's knack for chaos collide against a windswept coastal backdrop.
Worst Witch Saves the Day — When trouble threatens the academy, Mildred's quiet resourcefulness proves that even the clumsiest witch can come through when it counts most.
Worst Witch Strikes Again — A shape-shifting witch causes chaos at Miss Cackle's, and Mildred must untangle the confusion before the whole school pays the price.
Worst Witch to the Rescue — Mildred's determination is put to the test as she works to rescue a friend in trouble, proving loyalty matters more than perfect spellwork.
Worst Witch and the Wishing Star — A shooting star grants unexpected wishes at the academy, setting off a chain of magical complications only Mildred can help unravel.

About the Author
Jill Murphy (1949-2021) was a British author and illustrator who began telling stories almost as soon as she could hold a pencil, assembling her first stapled-together books by age six. She was only eighteen when she wrote The Worst Witch, which was published in 1974 and went on to launch a beloved eight-book series about Mildred Hubble and Miss Cackle's Academy. Murphy's books have sold more than five million copies worldwide. She also wrote and illustrated the popular Large Family picture books and won the Smarties Prize, cementing her legacy as one of Britain's most cherished children's authors.

Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for fans of school-set fantasy and lovable underdogs, this seven-book set makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or classroom library addition. Kids will race through Mildred's mishaps and cheer her hard-won triumphs, while the compact paperback format is ideal for summer reading, travel, or cozy bedtime chapters shared again and again.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.