"The Worst Witch" by Jill Murphy follows Mildred Hubble, a clumsy young witch attending Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.

Despite her good intentions, Mildred struggles with her spells and constantly gets into trouble, especially with the perfect and snobby Ethel. The book humorously explores Mildred's misadventures as she tries to prove herself in a magical school.