The Worst Witch Saves the Day (Worst Witch series Book 5)

Author: Jill Murphy

Format: Paperback

Age: Ages 6 to 8

Quick Overview

The Worst Witch Saves the Day is the fifth adventure in the much-loved Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy, in which lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in trouble once again. She is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches . . .

'What this cat needs is to pull himself together!'

Something is up at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches: Mildred Hubble's new form teacher is really weird. Or is she? Investigating isn't easy, especially when Mildred's potions go wrong, the class know-it-all insists on being 'helpful' and her beloved cat is having a nervous breakdown . . .

'A lovely, sparkly book' - Observer

'Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy's Worst Witch' - Sunday Express


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.