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Book Series · 8 Books
The Worst Witch Books
In order from The Worst Witch to First Prize for the Worst Witch.
Eight warmly illustrated school stories about Mildred Hubble, a well-meaning young witch whose mistakes test her confidence, friendships, and problem-solving skills.
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Reading order
How to Read The Worst Witch Books
Start with The Worst Witch and continue in publication order. Each book has its own school-year trouble, but Mildred's friendships, rivalries, and growing confidence carry forward through the series.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The books include school bullying, embarrassment, strict teachers, magical accidents, and children placed in brief danger. The tension is generally gentle and comic, with persistence and loyal friendship at the center.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
The first book gives the clearest introduction to the school and cast.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974
The Worst Witch
By Jill Murphy
A young witch named Mildred Hubble attends a school for witches and gets into various scrapes and adventures with her friends and enemies.
96 pages· 9,325 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: Mildred Hubble embarks on her first year at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, where broomstick crashes and spell mishaps are just the beginning. With Ethel, the teacher's pet, as her new nemesis, Mildred must navigate the challenges of witchcraft and friendship. Can she overcome her blunders and prove herself in a world where magic is both a gift and a curse? Discover the enchanting chaos that awaits in this spellbinding adventure.
In reading order
The Worst Witch Series
8 books · Published 1974–2018
#1
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The Worst Witch
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974
A young witch named Mildred Hubble attends a school for witches and gets into various scrapes and adventures with her friends and enemies.
#2
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$674
A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1982
A young witch faces a rival's sinister plot at magic school.
#3
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$674
The Worst Witch at Sea
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994
A young witch risks everything to secretly rescue her cat on a school trip.
#4
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Three Cheers for the Worst Witch
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996
Can Mildred survive magical mishaps at witch school?
#5
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The Worst Witch Saves the Day
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1999
A new teacher at witch school hides a strange secret.
#6
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$674
The Worst Witch to the Rescue
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
A witch's stormy rescue mission for her stolen tortoise.
#7
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The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2013
A wish brings chaos as a witch-in-training hides a magical pup.
#8
First Prize for the Worst Witch
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018
Can the worst witch become Head Girl, or will chaos reign again?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Worst Witch series?
There are 8 books in the Worst Witch series. It began with The Worst Witch in 1974, and the newest book, First Prize for the Worst Witch, was published in 2018.
What order should you read the Worst Witch books in?
Start with The Worst Witch and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.
What ages are the Worst Witch books best for?
The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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