First Prize for the Worst Witch (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536211016)

Mildred the accident-prone witch sets her sights on winning the school's 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 Cackle's Academy for Witches with a big dream: to be chosen as Head Girl But with Mildred's history of mistakes and mishaps, even her best friends are skeptical. Besides, Mildred's rival, Ethel Hallow, is sure to win. Still, the new term is going well until Ethel finds out that Mildred's 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, she's determined to get Star back and give his companions a better life, even if it means the headmistress won't 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, it's the perfect time to introduce a new generation of readers to Jill Murphy's delightful Worst Witch series.

Author: Jill Murphy
ISBN-10: 153621101X
ISBN-13: 9781536211016
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2020
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.40w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2020