The Worst Witch to the Rescue is 6th title in the brilliant Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy, perfect for readers aged 5-9 and the original series of life at a magical boarding school with loveable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble! She is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches . . .'It isn't actually a known spell. I sort of made it up myself.'Mildred Hubble always tries her best, but her spells never seem to go right. She may be the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's the best friend you could ever have. Millions of readers love her and so will you . . .Jill Murphy started putting books together (literally with a stapler), when she was six. The Worst Witch was first published in 1974 and this much-loved classic has been enjoyed by readers for more than 30 years. Jill Murphy also written and illustrated several award-winning picture books for younger children.If you'd like to read more of Mildred's disastrous adventures at Miss Cackle's Academy The Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Strikes Again, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch All at Sea and The Worst Witch Saves the Day are also available from Puffin.