Jill Murphy

Jill Murphy (5 July 1949 – 18 August 2021) was a British children's author and illustrator. She was best known for the Worst Witch books and The Large Family picture books. She was called as "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land".Kellaway, Kate (30 October 2005). "The witch is back in town" (review of The Worst Witch Saves the Day). The Observer. Retrieved 17 April 2008.

Murphy died on 18 August 2021 of cancer, aged 72.Jill Murphy: The Worst Witch and Large family author dies at 72

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