The Worst Witch is a classic children's book series that has captured the hearts of readers for generations. Written by British author Jill Murphy, the series follows the adventures of Mildred Hubble, a young witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. This set includes all eight books in the series, from The Worst Witch to First Prize for the Worst Witch. In The Worst Witch, readers are introduced to Mildred Hubble, a clumsy and accident-prone young witch who is constantly getting into trouble at school. Despite her shortcomings, Mildred is determined to become a great witch and make her mark at Miss Cackle's Academy. Along the way, she makes friends with the studious Maud Spellbody and the mischievous Enid Nightshade and clashes with her snobbish classmate Ethel Hallow. In The Worst Witch Strikes Again, Mildred returns to school for her second year, only to find that her arch-nemesis Ethel has been made head girl. With the help of her friends, Mildred sets out to prove that she is just as talented and capable as Ethel, and maybe even more so. In A Bad Spell For The Worst Witch, Mildred and her friends are excited to take part in the annual Halloween celebrations, but things take a turn for the worse when they accidentally unleash a powerful spell that brings a group of mischievous ghosts to the academy. The Worst Witch All at Sea finds Mildred and her classmates setting sail on a school trip, only to find themselves stranded on a deserted island with no way to contact the outside world. As they struggle to survive, Mildred must use all of her skills and resourcefulness to keep her friends safe. In The Worst Witch Saves The Day, Mildred is determined to help her school win the Inter-Schools Spell Competition, but when she accidentally turns her teacher into a frog, she must race against time to reverse the spell and save the day. The Worst Witch To The Rescue sees Mildred and her friends coming to the aid of Miss Cackle's Academy when it is threatened by a powerful witch who wants to take over the school. With their courage and teamwork, they are able to overcome the threat and save the academy from disaster. In The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star, Mildred and her friends are thrilled to be invited to a magical gathering in the woods, but when they accidentally lose the wishing star that is the centrepiece of the event, they must set out on a dangerous journey to retrieve it before it falls into the wrong hands. Throughout the series, Jill Murphy weaves a captivating and magical world that is sure to enchant readers of all ages. With its relatable characters, humour, and themes of friendship and determination, The Worst Witch has become a beloved classic that continues to inspire and entertain readers today. This box set is the perfect addition to any young reader's collection, offering hours of fun and adventure with Mildred and her friends. The Worst Witch Books in order: The Worst Witch The Worst Witch Strikes Again A Bad Spell For The Worst Witch The Worst Witch All at Sea The Worst Witch Saves The Day The Worst Witch To The Rescue The Worst Witch And The Wishing Star First Prize for the Worst Witch Description from the Publisher:The Worst WitchThe Worst Witch written and illustrated by Jill Murphy is reissued with exciting new branding and format. The Worst Witch is the first in the bestselling children's series by Jill Murphy. Hold on to your broomstick for magical mayhem! Jill Murphy's much-loved classic The Worst Witch is the original story of life at a magical boarding school, perfect for readers aged 5 - 9 years. Mildred Hubble is a trainee at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick. And when she turns Ethel, the teacher's pet into her worst enemy, chaos ensues... The Worst Witch Strikes AgainThe Worst Witch Strikes Again is a classic Worst Witch book by Jill Murphy The Worst Witch Strikes Again is the second of Jill Murphy's much-loved series The Worst Witch, the original story of life at a magical boarding school, perfect for readers aged 5 - 9. Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches . . . A Bad Spell For The Worst WitchA Bad Spell for the Worst Witch is a classic Worst Witch story by Jill Murphy A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch is the third of Jill Murphy's much-loved The Worst Witch series, the original story of a magical boarding school, perfect for readers aged 5 -9. Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred