The Worst Witch at School

The Worst Witch at School by Jill Murphy

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Worst Witch at School and the Worst Witch Strikes Again, by Jill Murphy



Murphy's law reigns supreme in the life of student witch, Mildred Hubble--anything that can go wrong does. She still manages to save the day on multiple occasions. A light, fun read for children 8-11. I like children's books and this was fun, but very young and light. It was cute and children this age will enjoy it.

It's not an ambitious book like Harry Potter. This one, by the way, came first and is quite similar in some ways, it's a boarding school with classes in potions etc. and a big spooky castle. The difference is, there is no abiding force of evil against which to struggle. This may be appropriate for very young children, but makes the book seem a bit fluffy in comparison. The evil that does read its head is minor and brief.

I love children's literature. This book is good, but not great. I am interested in what makes a book superior, because I want to write superior books. LOL!

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