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Best Jill Murphy Books by Age

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Compare children's books by Jill Murphy across age ranges, formats, and themes to find the strongest place to start or the best next read.

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Jill Murphy's books here span ages 3 to 10 across chapter books and picture books. Start younger readers with Peace at Last; for the older end of the range, compare The Worst Witch. The recurring themes include friendship, perseverance, humour and family, so the next choice can match both reading confidence and interest.

The Worst Witch book cover
The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
Ages 7–10
The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
Mildred Hubble is a pupil at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, where spells, broomstick lessons, and school rules rarely go according to plan.
Chapter Book1974
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Peace at Last book cover
Peace at Last
Jill Murphy
Ages 3–6
Peace at Last
Jill Murphy
Peace at Last by Jill Murphy is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about family and humour.
Picture Book1980
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Five Minutes' Peace book cover
Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy
Ages 3–6
Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy
Five Minutes' Peace, a picture book by Jill Murphy, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring family and humour.
Picture Book1986
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