Book Series · 8 Books

The Worst Witch Books

In order from The Worst Witch to First Prize for the Worst Witch.

The Worst Witch series is a set of 8 chapter books by Jill Murphy, published between 1974 and 2018. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 190 pages.

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.

The complete set

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1999

A new teacher at witch school hides a strange secret.

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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.

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$1398

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.

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First Prize for the Worst Witch

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Can the worst witch become Head Girl, or will chaos reign again?

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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.