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Jill Murphy - Wikipedia. Jill Murphy (5 July 1949 – 18 August 2021) 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. Her books have also been adapted for stage and television.
Aug 20, 2021 · Children's author and illustrator Jill Murphy, who created the beloved Worst Witch books, has died at the age of 72. Murphy also published picture books including the Large family...
Jul 5, 2023 · A tribute to the late author and illustrator of The Worst Witch and Large Family series, featuring testimonials from her friends, colleagues, and fans. Learn about her creative journey, her legacy, and her message of friendship, imagination, and magic.
Jill Murphy was a British author and illustrator of children's books, best known for the Worst Witch and Large Family series. Learn about her life, works and legacy on her official website.
Aug 20, 2021 · British children's author and illustrator Jill Murphy has died. Murphy's books include The Worst Witch and The Large Family series. Murphy died of cancer at a hospital in Cornwall on...
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Aug 20, 2021 · The Independent reports the death of Jill Murphy, a children's author and illustrator who created the popular series The Worst Witch. She wrote the first book when she was 18 and it was adapted for TV and stage.
As an artist. Jill has written and illustrated numerous books since The Worst Witch was published, including three more books about little witch Mildred Hubble.
