Books with author Jim Murphy

The Worst Witch Saves the Day is the 5th title in the wonderful Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy and is perfect for readers aged 5 -9 in which lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in trouble once again. She is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches . . .'What this cat needs is to pull himself together!'Something is up at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches: Mildred Hubble's new form teacher is really weird. Or is she? Investigating isn't easy, especially when Mildred's potions go wrong, the class know-it-all insists on being 'helpful' and her beloved cat is having a nervous breakdown . . . 'A lovely, sparkly book' - Observer'Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy's Worst Witch' - Sunday Express 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 to the Rescue are also available from Puffin.

Hold on to your broomsticks! Disaster-prone Mildred Hubble’s first three magical mishaps are now available in one volume.How many catastrophes can Mildred Hubble cause in her first three terms at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches?The Worst WitchMildred’s just getting by at school — until she makes an enemy of the teacher’s pet!The Worst Witch Strikes AgainMildred’s supposed to help the new student — but showing Enid Nightshade the ropes is no easy task!A Bad Spell for the Worst WitchMildred is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation — but an enchanted frog has other ideas.

"Jill Murphy’s latest insightful snapshot of parenthood is a thumpingly entertaining picture book about elephants, and us." — THE SUNDAY TIMES (London)Mrs. Large isn't feeling well, so Mr. Large sends her back to bed. "I'll take charge," he says. So while he and the children get busy vacuuming, dusting, and tidying, Mrs. Large settles down for a nice rest. But somehow ("I want my mommy!") Mrs. Large’s restful day (What’s that burning smell?) is not as restful as she'd hoped. Wise moms, well-meaning dads, and their spirited offspring will all laugh in recognition at this droll, expressively illustrated story.

It’s the summer before senior year and 16-year-old Winston Downs has a problem. Okay, maybe it's not a problem exactly. He’s just found out he’s the subject of a crush. He was not prepared for this. He’s not prepared for anything. With less than a year before he’s supposed to have everything “figured out”, what can Winston do? Winston can write. What starts as a diary of emotions (that may or may not be given to his admirer) becomes a journal featuring explanations of his past, examinations of his present, and expectations of his future.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. James enlists in the Union Army at the dawn of the Civil War. When he is addigned to be the company historian he is initially at a loss as to what he is supposed to record. As the days pass, James settles into his role, but he cannot take comfort in it. Though his journal entries, James poignantly capture the terror of battle, the drudgery of day-to-day life, the loss of comrades, and the disillusionment of a young soldier.