The Worst Witch Saves the Day
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1999 · Est. 2 hour read

The Worst Witch Saves the Day

Written & illustrated by Jill Murphy

Part of the The Worst Witch series

A new teacher at witch school hides a strange secret.

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160 pages· 15,153 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Mildred Hubble returns for her third year at Miss Cackle’s Academy, hoping for a fresh start. With the strict Miss Hardbroom gone, a mysterious new teacher arrives, promising change. But as Mildred navigates her magical studies, she senses something unusual about this newcomer. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late, or will her best year yet turn into a magical disaster?

From the publisher

Catch up on Mildred Hubble’s magical adventures at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring energetic covers. Mildred Hubble is determined that her third year at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches will be her best. And when the horrible Miss Hardbroom is replaced by a new teacher, things finally seem to be going Mildred’s way. But the new teacher is very strange. . . .

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Words
15,153
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1030L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about witchesBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
August 5, 2014
First published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763672553

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