First Prize for the Worst Witch by Jill Murphy (English) Hardcover Book

Description: First Prize for the Worst Witch by Jill Murphy Mildred the accident-prone witch sets her sights on winning the schools top honor (and helping circus animals in need) in the charming finale of the popular series. As seen on Netflix!Mildred Hubble returns to Miss Cackles Academy for Witches with a big dream: to be chosen as Head Girl! But with Mildreds history of mistakes and mishaps, even her best friends are skeptical. Besides, Mildreds rival, Ethel Hallow, is sure to win. Still, the new term is going well until Ethel finds out that Mildreds beloved stray dog, Star, actually comes from a traveling circus, and Mildred is forced to return him. When Mildred realizes just how unhappy Star and the other circus animals are, shes determined to get Star back and give his companions a better life, even if it means the headmistress wont pick her for Head Girl. Little does she know that friendship, compassion, and loyalty might be justthe qualities Miss Cackle is looking for! With the series complete and a show on Netflix, its the perfect time to introduce a new generation of readers to Jill Murphys delightful Worst Witch series. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Jill Murphy (1949-2021) began drawing and writing stories at a very early age and was already putting books together (albeit with a stapler) by the time she was six. She was only eighteen when she wrote The Worst Witch. Her books about the lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble sold more than five million copies worldwide and became much-loved classics. Jill Murphy also wrote and illustrated several award-winning picture books for younger children. Review The nostalgia-inducing art and classic British childrens story feel mesh exceptionally well with the circus storylines subtle messaging about alternatives to animals in circuses—and its done so without casting the circus owners as villains and without judging circus fans...Easily meets the series high standards. (—Kirkus Reviews Review Quote The nostalgia-inducing art and classic British childrens story feel mesh exceptionally well with the circus storylines subtle messaging about alternatives to animals in circuses--and its done so without casting the circus owners as villains and without judging circus fans...Easily meets the series high standards. ( --Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN153621101X Author Jill Murphy Pages 192 Audience Age 8-12 Series Worst Witch Language English Year 2020 Illustrator Jill Murphy ISBN-10 153621101X ISBN-13 9781536211016 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-09-15 Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified AU Release Date 2020-09-15 NZ Release Date 2020-09-15 US Release Date 2020-09-15 UK Release Date 2020-09-15 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts DEWEY FIC Series Number 9 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141744130;

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