''The Worst Witch Strikes Again'' is a classic ''Worst Witch'' book by Jill Murphy. ''The Worst Witch Strikes Again'' is the second of Jill Murphy's classic, much-loved ''The Worst Witch'' series, the original story of life at a magical boarding school, perfect for 5-9 readers. Loveable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches ...'I wonder,' said Miss Cackle, 'if there is any hope for you in this Academy, Mildred.' Summer term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches has just begun and disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isn't nearly as placid as she looks ...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'', ''A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch'', ''The Worst Witch All at Sea'', ''The Worst Witch Saves the Day'' and ''The Worst Witch to the Rescue'' are also available from Puffin and are perfect for children aged 5-9.