SuitabookThe worst witch saves the day
Jill Murphy
- Reading
- Read together or check in afterwards if Tabby’s distress feels upsetting. You could also pause over Mildred’s decision to investigate and discuss what she knows versus what she suspects.
- Themes
- Investigating a teacher: Mildred notices strange behaviour from new teacher Miss Granite and investigates. The outline establishes Mildred’s suspicion and investigation, but not whether her actions are wise or how the teacher is portrayed.
- Help between classmates: Ethel Hallow is described as offering to help Mildred, who experiences her as a know-it-all. The outline signals tension in how help is received, but does not establish whether Ethel’s help is welcome, effective or well-intentioned.
- Worth knowing
- The outline includes a spell that causes unwanted hair growth and says Tabby is distressed and refuses to fly. It does not explain how long either difficulty lasts or how they are resolved.