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I loved The Worst Witch series (and the 90s TV show) when I was around 7 or 8. This series had me running around outside, pretending to do magic and fly on a broomstick. I read this before Harry Potter was popular, and I remain convinced that JKR took a lot of inspiration from this series. There are many similarities, as other reviewers have mentioned, though The Worst Witch was written for a younger audience. I reread this book for the nostalgia, and I believe it still holds up as a series that younger readers will enjoy. I especially love the accompanying illustrations.

soniamarie_1996's review against another edition

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5.0

The illustrations in this book are an integral part of my personality

izzy1311's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Mildred is a funny loveable character making this book perfect for 8 to 10 year olds

erine's review against another edition

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4.0

Witches at school. I would have eaten this up as a second or third grader and I’m disappointed I never encountered them until now. Perfect for potential Harry Potter fans who aren’t quite ready to tackle that series. This had a pleasantly awkward heroine, flying lessons, potions gone awry, and no evil villains, just your basic strict teachers and irritating classmates. The nasty witches found plotting on the edge of the forest were

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caught and vanquished in about a second

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Basically, I really enjoyed this.

laurennlesliex's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Just pure nostalgia!
I wanted to read this as a cute nostalgic, Halloween read

angelica87's review against another edition

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4.0

I listened to this book on audible, after being a huge fan of the tv show when I was a kid. The Worst Witch #1 deals with the drama that Mildred Hubble causes at Miss Cackle's Academy for young witches. In this story, Mildred can't do anything right whether it be flying or mixing potions. However, when she decides to run away, she uncovers a plot to take over the school and her quick thinking saves the day.

This was a really quick and easy listen, and I really liked the narrator.

bec82roo's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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

3.0

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