{"product_id":"first-prize-for-the-worst-witch-9781536211016","title":"First Prize for the Worst Witch","description":"\u003cb\u003eMildred 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 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMildred 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (1949-2021) began drawing and writing stories at a very early age and was already putting books together (albeit with a stapler) by the time she was six. She was only eighteen when she wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Worst Witch.\u003c\/i\u003e Her books about the lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble sold more than five million copies worldwide and became much-loved classics. Jill Murphy also wrote and illustrated several award-winning picture books for younger children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478126498066,"sku":"9781536211016","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7f3339ca-2a13-4576-a905-3387cd8cb20b.jpg?v=1730284455","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/first-prize-for-the-worst-witch-9781536211016","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}