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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I had the vaguest memories of this one and how scary it must have been! Better than all at sea
Mildred always seems to get her self into trouble and always ends up saving the day. This Book was no different. A little bit young for me but great for building reading confidence in young childern. I fully recommended you buy this for children ages 7-10. Overall i like the book.
This was a nice quick read, with some adventure, but not the best I've read in the series yet. Lets see what the next one is like.
I unabashedly love this series. Now, I’m reading them as an adult. And I’m reading them after having watched the Netflix show - every episode - during an illness. Were I reading them with children, I’d have some misgivings perhaps, and would certainly want to talk with the children about things like boundaries with bullies (Mildred’s repeated misplaced trust in Ethel), what reliable and trustworthy adults look and sound like (no adult should force you to say things are okay when they aren’t and reliable grown ups are responsible for taking care of kids and keeping them safe), making mistakes isn’t causing trouble, and so on. However, these stories are such fun.
I agree with other reviewers that things like Miss Granite actually being Agatha were obvious and likely would also be obvious to a 7-year-old, but I also think it would be fun to be a 7-year-old who knows what’s going on while no one in the book does. Who has already figured it out.
As others wrote, the hair scenes were delightful and the illustrations for those scenes the best yet.
Most of all, though, I appreciate the escape of these stories. I like that the worst things that happen is hair gets cut and grows back and villains are turned into snails.
For what these books are trying to do, they do it perfectly.
I agree with other reviewers that things like Miss Granite actually being Agatha were obvious and likely would also be obvious to a 7-year-old, but I also think it would be fun to be a 7-year-old who knows what’s going on while no one in the book does. Who has already figured it out.
As others wrote, the hair scenes were delightful and the illustrations for those scenes the best yet.
Most of all, though, I appreciate the escape of these stories. I like that the worst things that happen is hair gets cut and grows back and villains are turned into snails.
For what these books are trying to do, they do it perfectly.
slow-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In November, I’ve been hit by a wave of nostalgia for a book series I’ve sworn off since 2020. You probably know the one and I won’t elaborate. But then I listened to a podcast about magical school fantasy, and one participant mentioned the Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy, which is celebrating its 50th publication anniversary this year, and I couldn’t believe I’d never heard about it. Of course I rushed to the library because it thankfully had the first two volumes in French, and I ended up reading the first 5 in English. It had many items I was desperate for: a witchcraft school setting, a tight-knit friends group, magical mayhem, broomstick-flying lessons, teachers with very questionable work ethics, and cats. Sounds familiar? I highly recommend this series for some light-hearted, heart-healing magic.
This series is not as fun in book form as it was in TV form but this was an okay book. I'm sure you'll love the whole series if you decide to read or listen to it. Enjoy reading or listening to it.
Poor Mildred getting as usual in some troubles but I love it how she always ends up the heroine of the story. It was fun and enjoyable, I love this witch.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes