Murphy's law reigns supreme in the life of student witch, Mildred Hubble--anything that can go wrong does. She still manages to save the day on multiple occasions. A light, fun read for children 8-11. I like children's books and this was fun, but very young and light. It was cute and children this age will enjoy it. It's not an ambitious book like Harry Potter. This one, by the way, came first and is quite similar in some ways, it's a boarding school with classes in potions etc. and a big spooky castle. The difference is, there is no abiding force of evil against which to struggle. This may be appropriate for very young children, but makes the book seem a bit fluffy in comparison. The evil that does read its head is minor and brief. I love children's literature. This book is good, but not great. And isn’t that what we want with children’s books, for them to leave a positive lasting impression?
The Worst Witch at School
By Jill Murphy
Featuring the famously disaster-prone Mildred in "The Worst Witch" and "The Worst Witch Strikes Again."
"Pleasant, undemanding stories for young witch fanciers. . . . Humorous, gently eerie drawings on almost every page add to the fun." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Pleasant, undemanding stories for young witch fanciers. . . . Humorous, gently eerie drawings on almost every page add to the fun." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN-13: 9780763634353
ISBN-10: 0763634352
Published on 6/12/2007
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
Book Reviews (2)
I read the Worst Witch series because I absolutely adore the show, and the books are just as good as the show! (Maybe even better!) Mildred is a relatable character, and an amusing one, AND there's witches! Great pick for anyone who likes the Worst Witch show on Netflix, and for anyone who just likes magic, witches, and/or exciting adventure stories!❤💛💚💙💜