Jill Murphy
UK children's writer
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".[1]
Jill Murphy | |
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| Born | 5 July 1949 London, England |
| Died | 18 August 2021 (aged 72) St Mabyn, Cornwall, England |
| Occupation | Children's author, illustrator |
| Alma mater | Chelsea Art School; Croydon School of Art |
| Notable works | The Worst Witch series The Large Family series |
References
change- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Jill Murphy: The Worst Witch and Large family author dies at 72
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