Reviews

The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy

purplepenning's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying

grid's review against another edition

4.0

I actually only read a chapter or two of this to Colleen (age 7), AFTER she’d already devoured it in one sitting the night before. She literally didn’t speak a word to me after I surprised her with it on the bus ride home, read it while walking from the bus to our apartment, and continued reading it while she took off her shoes and continued into her room. We’ve requested the rest of the series from the library.

Definitely an uncomplicated children’s story.

jbahr1987's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ob_ledbetter's review against another edition

4.0

As an adult this book earns 2.5-3 stars, but as a child this earned a glowing 5. I re-read this more times than I can count as a kid. I can thank this book for kickstarting many years of reading and falling in love with book characters. Ah! Such memories! I still love Mildred!

natcommon's review against another edition

4.0

Super cute

laurenjodi's review against another edition

4.0

The Worst Witch
4 Stars

Read as a child and loved it.
Snape in Harry Potter is very reminiscent of Miss Hardbroom.

crystal_reading's review against another edition

3.0

Review copy from publisher

This is a fun early chapter book that would be nice for young readers interested in fantasy, but not yet ready for the lengthier and complicated fantasies. Mildred isn't a very talented witch, but she is able to step up and be brave when needed.

flick_reads's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ekeiser8's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

kat_smith24's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0