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The Worst Witch Strikes Again

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The Worst Witch Strikes Again by Jill Murphy

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The Worst Witch Strikes Again by Jill Murphy is the second book in the classic Worst Witch series starring the lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble – possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches . . .

‘I wonder,’ said Miss Cackle, ‘if there is any hope for you in this Academy, Mildred.’

Summer term at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches has just begun and disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again – all because of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isn’t nearly as placid as she looks . . .

Jill Murphy started putting books together (literally with a stapler), when she was six. The Worst Witch was first published in 1974 and this much-loved classic has been enjoyed by readers for more than 30 years. Jill Murphy also written and illustrated several award-winning picture books for younger children.

If you’d like to read more of Mildred’s disastrous adventures at Miss Cackle’s Academy The Worst Witch, 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 and The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star are also available from Puffin and are perfect for children aged 5-9.

Reviews

26 Jun 2026

locoraco

The series revolves around Mildred and Maud in Miss Cackle’s witch school. They are boarding school stories for girls, blending witchcraft and everyday mishaps. Mildred is always clumsy and average (or below average), while Maud is loyal and gentle. There are lots of funny moments that I could resonate with when I was a teenage student.

With no disrespect to J K Rowling, The Worst Witch reminds me of Harry Potter, as both are wizardry story which takes place in a boarding school. Harry Potter has a more complex theme, involves more characters and targets at broader age range though, I adore The Worst Witch more for its originality.

03 Sep 2025

I liked the monkey because it was funny.

01 Sep 2025

I like this book because I love the worst witch and I like the charters in it and it is a really good book.

27 Aug 2025

Poor Mildred, another great book

07 Aug 2025

I liked it

04 Aug 2025

I would recommend this book. It was very witchy and funny. I liked Enid best because she was the new girl and very mischievous.

02 Jan 2025

Mildred is SO clumsy and disaster-prone! Summer term has started at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, and Mildred is Dreading what the term has in store for her. Then, she is in trouble Again! Why, I hear you ask . All because of Enid Nightshade! Three times to be precise. Not counting the Grand Final of course. What grand final I hear you ask. Well, I’ll just reveal that it involves … flying on a broomstick into the middle of a school assembly. For the rest , you have to read the book.

20 Aug 2024

My favourite part of this book is when Mildred goes into the new girls bedroom and gets the new girls pet monkey. My favourite character was Mildred and the monkey.

07 Aug 2024

it was a really good book

01 Aug 2024

I like this book because there is a new girl called Enid. She is very cheeky and funny but gets Mildred into trouble. If you like fiction stories this one is for you.

03 Feb 2024

I thought it was a good book for me l would recommend it

18 Jan 2024

It really tells me about potions and how witches can turn into frogs.
The book is really funny.
My favourite character is Mildred as frog.

11 Dec 2023

l think it was very inspirational and fun.

05 Sep 2023

best book i have read in ages!

03 Sep 2023

Cool

27 Aug 2023

It is a good book. You might want to read it!

02 Aug 2023

Really good read

26 Jul 2023

I thought that it was great. The characters I liked were Mildred and Enid because they saved themselves. I would recommend it to someone else.

22 Jul 2023

I really enjoyed this book . I especially like fiction books so this was one of my favourites. My favourite character is Mildred because she is so adventurous.

22 Jul 2023

This book was very easy. I recommend it to all ages

09 Jul 2023

Nice

08 Jul 2023

I enjoyed reading this book as there was fun parts and there was also parts were Mildred (the main character of the story)I would definitely recommend this book to other readers.

02 Jul 2023

I enjoyed this book as I liked watching the series on TV

28 Jun 2023

i love worst witch books there so amusing and good i love reading only because of Jill Murphy thank you for making these amazing books please try to make more worst witch books because i love them so much

13 Jun 2023

Loved this book and Jill Murphy it was funny and I love Enid, I completely recommend this book it’s absolutely amazing

23 Jan 2023

I liked the worst witch strikes again because it was nice that it had a new girl in it and it had some of the things we do in summer like sports day

14 Dec 2022

It is funny

31 Aug 2022

Bad book

21 Aug 2022

Mildred finds out a new girl is coming. Her name is Enid Nightshade. Mildred thinks Enid is going to be boring but she isn't and gets Mildred into lots of trouble.

16 Aug 2022

i love this book; its one of my favourites. i would recommend it.

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