Jill Murphy books in order
UK children's writer
- Lived
- 1949–2021
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 35
Jill Murphy published 4 novels, 1 novella, 23 children's books and 7 other books, beginning with The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1) (1978).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jill Murphy
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The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1)
Jill Murphy's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
All in One Piece (1987)
A Piece of Cake (1994)
Last Noo-Noo, The (1998)
Dear Hound (2009)
Novellas in order
The Worst Witch. Jill Murphy (2011)
Children's books in order
The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1) (1978)
The Worst Witch Strikes Again (The Worst Witch #2) (1979)
Peace at Last (1980)
On the Way Home (1982)
What Next, Baby Bear! (1984)
Five Minutes' Peace (1986)
Whatever Next! (1988)
Worlds Apart (1988)
Geoffrey Strangeways (1992)
A Quiet Night in (1993)
The Worst Witch All at Sea (The Worst Witch #4) (1993)
Jeffrey Strangeways (1994)
The Last Noo-noo (1995)
Adventures of the Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1-3) (1996)
The Worst Witch at Sea (The Worst Witch #4) (1997)
The Large Family Collection (2000)
All for One (2002)
Mr. Large in Charge (2005)
The Worst Witch in Trouble (Worst Witch) (2007)
The Worst Witch Saves the Day (The Worst Witch #5) (2007)
Large-style Activity Book (2008)
The Worst Witch to the Rescue (The Worst Witch #6) (2008)
The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star (The Worst Witch #7) (2014)
Other books in order
A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch (1991)
The Worst Witch's Spelling Book (1995)
The Worst Witch Collection (2003)
Mother Knows Best. Jill Murphy (2011)
Fun with the Worst Witch (world Book Day) (2014)
Five Minutes' Peace Sticker Activity Book (2016)
First Prize for the Worst Witch (2019)
About Jill Murphy
Jill Frances Murphy was a British author and illustrator of children's books. First published by Allison & Busby in 1974, she was best known for the Worst Witch novels and Large Family picture books, with sales amounting to several millions. Murphy's books were adapted for stage and television. She was called "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jill Murphy FAQ
- How many books has Jill Murphy written?
- Jill Murphy published 4 novels, 1 novella, 23 children's books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jill Murphy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1).
- What is Jill Murphy's last book?
- The Worst Witch. Jill Murphy (2011).
- What is Jill Murphy's most famous book?
- The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1) (1978) is Jill Murphy's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.