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The Worst Witch
Fun With the Worst Witch
Help Mildred Hubble and her best friend Maud crack spells, cook up potions and solve word games. But watch out - because terrifying Miss Hardbroom is never far away with a crossword or two...
Packed with puzzles and magical mayhem, this tricky little book will keep even the Worst Witch out of trouble!
Packed with puzzles and magical mayhem, this tricky little book will keep even the Worst Witch out of trouble!
- GenresWitches
82 pages, Paperback
First published February 27, 2014
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Jill Murphy
79 books343 followersJill Murphy was a London-born English children's author, best known for The Worst Witch series and the Large Family picture books. She has been described as "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land."
Jill Murphy was born in London and attended the Ursuline Convent in Wimbledon which, together with the boarding school stories she enjoyed reading, provided much of the material and inspiration Miss Cackle's Academy in the The Worst Witch, which she started when she was 15. She put the book on hold as she attended both Chelsea and Croydon Art Schools, but continued to write it whilst living in a village in Togo, West Africa for a year and then whilst working as a nanny back at home. The book was published when Jill turned 24 and proved an instant success. However, Jill continued working as a nanny until the publication of The Worst Witch Strikes Again prompted her to devote herself to full-time writing. The Worst Witch stories have become some of the most outstandingly successful titles on the Young Puffin paperback list and have sold more than 3 million copies. They were also made into a major ITV series. She was also well known for her picture books and was commended in the 1980 Kate Greenaway Medal for Peace at Last. A Quiet Night In was shortlisted for the same medal in 1994. She was perhaps best known for the very popular Mr and Mrs Large picture books, which detail the domestic chaos of an elephant family. Five Minute's Peace won the 1987 Parents Magazine Best Books for Babies Award, as well as being shortlisted for the 1986 Children's Book Award. All in One Piece was highly commended for the 1987 Kate Greenaway Award and shortlisted for the 1987 Children's Book Award. The Last Noo-noo won the 0-5 category of the 1995 Smarties Book Prize and in the same year was shortlisted for the English 4-11 Outstanding Children's Book of the Year, going on to win the 1996 Sheffield Children's Book Award. It won the 1996 Gateshead Gold Award. In the same year it was adapted as a play and performed at the Polka Theatre, London.
Jill Murphy was born in London and attended the Ursuline Convent in Wimbledon which, together with the boarding school stories she enjoyed reading, provided much of the material and inspiration Miss Cackle's Academy in the The Worst Witch, which she started when she was 15. She put the book on hold as she attended both Chelsea and Croydon Art Schools, but continued to write it whilst living in a village in Togo, West Africa for a year and then whilst working as a nanny back at home. The book was published when Jill turned 24 and proved an instant success. However, Jill continued working as a nanny until the publication of The Worst Witch Strikes Again prompted her to devote herself to full-time writing. The Worst Witch stories have become some of the most outstandingly successful titles on the Young Puffin paperback list and have sold more than 3 million copies. They were also made into a major ITV series. She was also well known for her picture books and was commended in the 1980 Kate Greenaway Medal for Peace at Last. A Quiet Night In was shortlisted for the same medal in 1994. She was perhaps best known for the very popular Mr and Mrs Large picture books, which detail the domestic chaos of an elephant family. Five Minute's Peace won the 1987 Parents Magazine Best Books for Babies Award, as well as being shortlisted for the 1986 Children's Book Award. All in One Piece was highly commended for the 1987 Kate Greenaway Award and shortlisted for the 1987 Children's Book Award. The Last Noo-noo won the 0-5 category of the 1995 Smarties Book Prize and in the same year was shortlisted for the English 4-11 Outstanding Children's Book of the Year, going on to win the 1996 Sheffield Children's Book Award. It won the 1996 Gateshead Gold Award. In the same year it was adapted as a play and performed at the Polka Theatre, London.
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November 1, 2025Fun With the Worst Witch
This is an activity book that has an introduction of the characters and pets, mazes, things to color, word searches, questions about the books in the series (and other quizzes),, letters to unscramble, things to try, pictures to spot the differences, recipes, jokes, link words, chants to create, silhouettes to identify, codes to decipher, crossword puzzles, pictures that test your memory skills, clothes to design, pictures to match, sayings to put together, fun facts, connect the dots, and words to complete.
I think it’s always fun and a challenge for me to find the “rare” extra ones (like this one). I can see myself much younger taking this book with me on a long, car, ride. Maybe when my family and I went to Cleveland Ohio. Or when we drove to a beach house my dad owned. Or on one of car trips to Orlando to Disney World. I actually do remember having a big, yellow, book similar to this filled with riddles and jokes and every now and then it crosses my mind what could have happened to it over the years.
This had some fun recipes. I’d try the lemonade. I’d try to chocolate bats. It even make me think of a recipe I vaguely remember that were chocolate bats and then had (fondue? Fondant?). I might even try Miss Cackles macaroons. The only one that didn’t sound appealing was the chocolate crispies. I also kind of liked some of the ilustrations -even tho they were just in black and white- I thought they were well drawn.
This is an activity book that has an introduction of the characters and pets, mazes, things to color, word searches, questions about the books in the series (and other quizzes),, letters to unscramble, things to try, pictures to spot the differences, recipes, jokes, link words, chants to create, silhouettes to identify, codes to decipher, crossword puzzles, pictures that test your memory skills, clothes to design, pictures to match, sayings to put together, fun facts, connect the dots, and words to complete.
I think it’s always fun and a challenge for me to find the “rare” extra ones (like this one). I can see myself much younger taking this book with me on a long, car, ride. Maybe when my family and I went to Cleveland Ohio. Or when we drove to a beach house my dad owned. Or on one of car trips to Orlando to Disney World. I actually do remember having a big, yellow, book similar to this filled with riddles and jokes and every now and then it crosses my mind what could have happened to it over the years.
This had some fun recipes. I’d try the lemonade. I’d try to chocolate bats. It even make me think of a recipe I vaguely remember that were chocolate bats and then had (fondue? Fondant?). I might even try Miss Cackles macaroons. The only one that didn’t sound appealing was the chocolate crispies. I also kind of liked some of the ilustrations -even tho they were just in black and white- I thought they were well drawn.
March 12, 2019
I enjoyed doing all of the puzzles and challenges in this activity book!
June 13, 2020
Not a story! But puzzles and things
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April 2, 2021its nice
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April 6, 2024A quick and fun activity book for kids who enjoy the Worst Witch series.
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