Pagine1949–2021 · London, England
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
Jill Murphy books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these
Jill Murphy wrote The Worst Witch (1974), about clumsy Mildred Hubble at Miss Cackle’s Academy — a magic school long before Hogwarts — and the Large Family elephant picture books.
New to Jill Murphy? Start with The Worst Witch.
Jill Murphy’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
Most public libraries lend ebooks and audiobooks free with a library card — ask at the desk or sign up online.
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Jill Murphy wrote The Worst Witch (1974), about clumsy Mildred Hubble at Miss Cackle’s Academy — a magic school long before Hogwarts — and the Large Family elephant picture books.
The Worst Witch is a great place to start; other favourites include Peace at Last, Five Minutes’ Peace, The Worst Witch Strikes Again.
Jill Murphy’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · grades 3–5 (ages 8–11).
Jill Murphy’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Jill Murphy ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.