The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

Be careful what you wish for Mildred Hubble, disaster-prone witch in training, is back in a seventh charming magical adventure.

Mildred Hubble may be the clumsiest witch at Miss Cackle's Academy, but as a senior student she's been assigned the important task of lighting lanterns and candelabras each evening. Inspired by this responsibility, Mildred tries to stay out of trouble. But there are many opportunities for mayhem when a wish on a star leads to a lovable stray pup who, unlike Mildred's timid tabby, loves to fly on a broomstick. Can Mildred keep Star a secret and avoid setting fire to the school despite an impending talent competition, the disapproving Miss Hardbroom, and her ever-spiteful classmate Ethel Hallow?

Author: Jill Murphy
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 08/25/2015
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780763670009

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 176159 / Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

About the Author
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.