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Mildred Hubble's first term at Miss Cackle's Academy for young Witches starts badly. The trainee witch can't control her broomstick, her kitten or her spells. But things really start going wrong when Ethel, the teacher's pet, becomes her deadly enemy.
Trade review
Single CD of this popular story, read by Miriam Margoyles. Running time: 1 hour, 10 minutes. Suitable for 5 - 8 year-olds.